SSC MTS 2019 PYQ — Question 53

SSC MTS Previous Year - 02 August 2019 - Shift 1 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q53

The Table given below presents the number of books on different subjects kept on separate shelves. Subjects with odd and even numbers are of Arts and Science respectively.

What is the ratio of the number of books of S1 and the average number of books per subject?
 

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

Correct Answer is option 1 i.e. 13 : 17

Understanding

Application

Given that Subjects with odd and even numbers are of Arts and Science respectively.

 

From the table:

Number of books of S1 = 26

Average number of books per subject

= (26 + 29 + 31 + 34 + 36 + 38 + 44)/7

= 238/7

= 34

Hence,

Required ratio = 26 : 34 = 13 : 17