SSC Selection Post 2023 PYQ — Question 75

SSC Selection Post - Higher Secondary Level 2023 - 27 June 2023 - Shift 3 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q75

A varies directly with B. When A = 52, B = 91. Find the value of A when B = 126.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 3 i.e. 72.

A ∝ B

A1B1=A2B2{A_1\over B_1}={A_2\over B_2}

⇒ 5291=A126{52\over 91}={A\over 126}

⇒ A = 52×1269152\times126\over91

⇒ A = 72