SSC GD 2019 PYQ — Question 54

SSC GD Constable (English) - 12 Feb 2019 Shift 2 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q54

If P : Q = 5 : 6 and R : Q = 25 : 9, then what is the ratio of P : R?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. 3 : 10.

Understanding/Application

P : Q = 5 : 6

R : Q = 25 : 9

P : R = (P : Q) × (Q : R) 

P : R = (5/6) × (9/25) = 3/10 = 3 : 10