SSC CPO 2019 PYQ — Question 133

SSC CPO Tier I - 9th December 2019 - Shift 1 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q133

The ratio of two numbers is 3 : 5. If eight is added to the first, and seven to the second, then the ratio becomes 2 : 3. What will be the ratio becomeif six is added to each?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. 9:14

Understanding

Application

Let the number are be 3x and 5x

9x + 24 = 10x + 14

x = 10

Numbers are = 30 and 50

New ratio = 36:56

= 9:14