SSC MTS 2019 PYQ — Question 72

SSC MTS Previous Year - 02 August 2019 - Shift 1 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q72

If a/b = 3/4, b/c = 4/5 and c/d = 5/6, then the sum of the numerator and the denominator (which are coprimes) of (a/d)10 is:

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

Correct Answer is option 1 i.e. 1025

Application

a/b = 3/4 ⇒ b = 4a/3

b/c = 4/5 ⇒ c = 5b/4 ⇒ c = 5a/3

c/d = 5/6 ⇒ d = 6c/5 ⇒ d = 2a

Hence,

a/d = 1/2

(a/d)10 = 1/1024

Now,

Sum of the numerator and the denominator = 1 + 1024 = 1025