SSC GD 2019 PYQ — Question 55

SSC GD Constable (English) - 12 Feb 2019 Shift 1 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q55

If a : b = 4 : 5, then what will be the ratio of (a/b) : (b/a) ?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. 16 : 25.

Understanding/Application

a : b = 4 : 5

a/b = 4/5 

b/a = 5/4

a/b : b/a = (a/b) × (a/b)

a/b : b/a = (4/5) × (4/5) = 16/25