SSC CGL 2017 PYQ — Question 23

SSC CGL Tier II Quant - 12/01/2017 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q23

In a colored picture of blue and yellow color, blue and yellow color is used in the ratio of 4 : 3 respectively. If in upper half, blue : yellow is 2 : 3, then in the lower half blue : yellow is:

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 3 i.e. 26 : 9

Understanding

Application

In a colored picture of blue and yellow color, blue and yellow color is used in the ratio of 4 : 3 respectively.

Suppose total quantity of  blue and yellow color in the picture = 70 units (Since the ratio is 4 : 3)

 

So,

Upper and Lower part

= 70/2 = 35 units

Now,

Quantity of blue in upper part = 35 × (2/5) = 14 units

Quantity of blue in lower part = 40 – 14 = 26 units

And

Quantity of yellow in upper part = 35 × (3/5) = 21

Quantity of yellow in lower part = 30 – 21 = 9

Hence,

Ratio of blue to yellow in the lower half = 26 : 9