The seats allotted for ECE, mechanical and civil engineering in a college are in the ratio 3 : 4 : 5. There is a proposal to increase the seats by 20%, 35% and 44% respectively. The ratio of the increased seats will be:
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. 2 : 3 : 4.
Given:
The seats allotted for ECE, mechanical and civil engineering in a college are in the ratio 3 : 4 : 5
There is a proposal to increase the seats by 20%, 35% and 44%
Calculations:
Let the seats allotted for ECE, mechanical and civil engineering be 3x, 4x and 5x
Seats for ECE = 3x × 120% = 3.6x
Seats for mechanical = 4x × 135% = 5.4x
Seats for civil engineering = 5x × 144% = 7.2x
Required new ratio = 3.6x : 5.4x : 7.2x
= 2 : 3 : 4