SSC CHSL 2019 PYQ — Question 56

SSC CHSL - 8th July 2019 - Shift 1 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q56

Two numbers are ratio 3 : 4. On increasing each of them by 30, the ratio becomes 9 : 10. The sum of the numbers is:

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

Correct Answer is option 4 i.e. 35

Understanding

Application

Since the ratio of 2 numbers is 3 : 4, suppose the numbers are 3x and 4x.

As per the question:

(3x + 30)/(4x + 30) = 9/10

30x + 300 = 36x + 270

⇒ 6x = 30

⇒ x = 5

Hence,

Sum of numbers = 7 × 5 = 35