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#### Question 1:

Which ratio is larger in the following pairs?
(i) 3 : 4 or 9 : 16
(ii) 15 : 16 or 24 : 25
(iii) 4 : 7 or 5 : 8
(iv) 9 : 20 or 8 : 13
(v) 1 : 2 or 13 : 27

(i) Writing the ratios as fractions, we have
3 : 4 = $\frac{3}{4}$ and 9 : 16 = $\frac{9}{16}$
Now, LCM of 4 and 16 = 16.
Making the denominator of each fraction = 16, we have
$\frac{3}{4}$ = = $\frac{12}{16}$ and the other fraction = $\frac{9}{16}$
Of $\frac{12}{16}$ and $\frac{9}{16}$,  clearly $\frac{12}{16}$>$\frac{9}{16}$.
Therefore, $\frac{3}{4}$>$\frac{9}{16}$.
(ii) Writing the ratios as fractions, we have
15 : 16 = $\frac{15}{16}$ and 24 : 25 = $\frac{24}{25}$
Now, LCM of 16 and 25 = 400.
Making the denominator of each fraction = 400, we have
$\frac{15}{16}$$\frac{375}{400}$ and the other fraction = $\frac{384}{400}$
Clearly, 384 > 375. So, $\frac{384}{400}$ > $\frac{375}{400}$.
Therefore, $\frac{24}{25}$>$\frac{15}{16}$.
(iii) Writing the ratios as fractions, we have
4 : 7 = $\frac{4}{7}$ and 5 : 8 = $\frac{5}{8}$
Now, LCM of 7 and 8 = 56.
Making the denominator of each fraction = 56, we have
$\frac{32}{56}$ and the other fraction = $\frac{35}{56}$
Clearly, 36 > 32. So, $\frac{35}{56}$ > $\frac{32}{56}$.
Therefore, $\frac{5}{8}$>$\frac{4}{7}$.
(iv) Writing the ratios as fractions, we have
9 : 20 = $\frac{9}{20}$ and 8 : 13 = $\frac{8}{13}$
Now, LCM of 20 and 13 = 260.
Making the denominator of each fraction = 260, we have
$\frac{117}{260}$ and the other fraction = $\frac{160}{260}$
Clearly, 160 > 117. So, $\frac{160}{260}$ > $\frac{117}{260}$.
Therefore, $\frac{8}{13}$>$\frac{9}{20}$.
(v) Writing the ratios as fractions, we have
1 : 2 = $\frac{1}{2}$ and 13 : 27 = $\frac{13}{27}$
Now, LCM of 2 and 27 = 54.
Making the denominator of each fraction = 54, we have
$\frac{27}{54}$ and the other fraction = $\frac{26}{54}$
Clearly, 27 > 26. So, $\frac{27}{54}$ > $\frac{26}{54}$.
Therefore, $\frac{1}{2}$>$\frac{13}{27}$.

#### Question 2:

Give two equivalent ratios of 6 : 8.

We have

Therefore, 3 : 4 is an equivalent ratio of 6 : 8.

Hence, 3 : 4 and 12 : 16 are equivalent ratios of 6 : 8.

#### Question 3:

Fill in the following blanks:

Let .
Then, ⇒ 12 $×$ 5 = 20x  ⇒ x = = 3.
Also, ⇒ 12y = 20 $×$ 9 ⇒ y = = 15.
Therefore, .

#### Question 1:

Find which of the following are in proportion?
(i) 33, 44, 66, 88
(ii) 46, 69, 69, 46
(iii) 72, 84, 186, 217

(i) We have
Product of extremes = 33 $×$ 88 = 2904
Product of means  = 44 $×$ 66 = 2904
Therefore, the product of the extremes is equal to the product of the means.
Hence, 33, 44, 66, 88 are in proportion.
(ii) We have
Product of extremes = 46 $×$ 46 = 2116
Product of means  = 69 $×$ 69 = 4761
Therefore, the product of the extremes is not equal to the product of the means.
Hence, 46, 69, 69, 46 are not in proportion.
(iii) We have
Product of extremes = 72 $×$ 217 = 15624
Product of means  = 84 $×$ 186 = 15624
Therefore, the product of the extremes is equal to the product of the means.
Hence, 72, 84, 186, 217 are in proportion.

#### Question 2:

Find x in the following proportions:
(i) 16 : 18 = x : 96
(ii) x : 92 = 87 : 116

(i) 16 : 18 = x : 96
⇒ 16, 18, x, and 96 are in proportion.
⇒ Product of extremes = Product of means
⇒
⇒ = $\frac{256}{3}$
(ii) x : 92 = 87 : 116
⇒ x, 92, 87, and 116 are in proportion.
⇒ Product of extremes = Product of means
⇒
⇒ = 69

#### Question 3:

The ratio of the income to the expenditure of a family is 7 : 6. Find the savings if the income is Rs 1400.

The ratio of the income of a family to its expenditure = 7 : 6.
Let us assume that the income and expenditure of the family are '7x' and '6x', respectively.
But the income = Rs. 1400.
Therefore, 7x = 1400
x = $\frac{1400}{7}$ = 200
The expenditure = 6x = 6 $×$ 200 = Rs. 1200.
Now, savings = Income - expenditure = Rs. (1400 - 1200) = Rs. 200.

#### Question 4:

The scale of a map is 1 : 4000000. What is the actual distance between the two towns if they are 5 cm apart on the map?

The scale of the map = 1 : 4000000.
This means that 1 unit of distance on the map is equal to 4000000 units of the actual distance.
So, let us assume that the actual distance between the towns = 'x' cm.
Now, it is given that
1 : 4000000 = 5 : x
Hence, 1, 4000000, 5 and x are in proportion.
Therefore, product of extremes = product of means
=
= x =  = 20000000 cm
Since 1 km = 1000 m =1000$×$1 m =1000$×$100 cm = 100000 cm (1 m =100 cm),
x = $\frac{20000000}{100000}$ = 200 km

#### Question 5:

The ratio of income of a person to his savings is 10 : 1. If his savings of one year are Rs 6000, what is his income per month?

Savings in one year = Rs. 6000
So, savings per month = .
Let the income per month be Rs 'x'.
Then, x : 500 = 10 : 1.
So, x, 500, 10 and 1 are in proportion.
Product of extremes = Product of means

= Rs. 5000

#### Question 6:

An electric pole casts a shadow of length 20 metres at a time when a tree 6 metres high casts a shadow of length 8 metres. Find the height of the pole.

Length of the shadow of the electric pole = 20 m
Length of the shadow of the tree = 8 m
Height of the tree = 6 m
Now, let us assume that the height of the pole is 'x' m.
Height of the electric pole : length of the shadow of the electric pole = Height of the tree : length of the shadow of the tree
x : 20 = 6 : 8
Thus, x, 20, 6 and 8 are in proportion.
Product of extremes = Product of means
=
= x = = 15 m

#### Question 1:

Mark the correct alternative in the following question:

If a : b = 3 : 4, then 4a : 3b =

(a) 4 : 3                              (b) 3 : 4                              (c) 1 : 1                             (d) None of these

Hence, the correct alternative is option (c).

#### Question 2:

Mark the correct alternative in the following question:

$\frac{1}{12}:\frac{1}{60}=$

(a) 4 : 1                           (b) 1 : 4                           (c) 5 : 1                           (d) 1 : 5

Since,

$\frac{1}{12}:\frac{1}{60}\phantom{\rule{0ex}{0ex}}=\frac{1}{12}÷\frac{1}{60}\phantom{\rule{0ex}{0ex}}=\frac{1}{12}×\frac{60}{1}\phantom{\rule{0ex}{0ex}}=\frac{60}{12}\phantom{\rule{0ex}{0ex}}=\frac{5}{1}\phantom{\rule{0ex}{0ex}}=5:1$

Hence, the correct alternative is option (c).

#### Question 3:

Mark the correct alternative in the following question:

The simplest form of 24 : 36 is

(a) 9 : 4                                  (b) 4 : 9                                  (c) 3 : 2                                  (d) 2 : 3

Hence, the correct alternative is option (d)

#### Question 4:

Mark the correct alternative in the following question:

If a : b = 4 : 5 and b : c = 2 : 3, then a : c =

(a) 4 : 3                                (b) 8 : 15                                (c) 8 : 9                                (d) 5 : 3

Hence, the correct alternative is option (b).

#### Question 5:

Mark the correct alternative in the following question:

Hence, the correct alternative is option (c).

#### Question 6:

Mark the correct alternative in the following question:

A ratio equivalent to 2 : 5 is

(a) 6 : 15                             (b) 4 : 5                             (c) 5 : 2                             (d) 5 : 4

So, the ratio equivalent to 2 : 5 is 6 : 15.

Hence, the correct alternative is option (a).

#### Question 7:

Mark the correct alternative in the following question:

lf 2a = 3b = 4c, then a : b : c =

(a) 2 : 3 : 4                                   (b) 3 : 4 : 6                                   (c) 4 : 3 : 2                                  (d) 6 : 4 : 3

Hence, the correct alternative is option (d).

#### Question 8:

Mark the correct alternative in the following question:

If 2x = 3y and 4y = 5z, then x : z =

(a) 4 : 3                                (b) 8 : 15                                (c) 3 : 4                                (d) 15 : 8

Hence, the correct alternative is option (d).

#### Question 9:

Mark the correct alternative in the following question:

Hence, the correct alternative is option (a).

#### Question 10:

Mark the correct alternative in the following question:

Hence, the correct alternative is option (b).

#### Question 11:

Mark the correct alternative in the following question:

If a : b = 5 : 7 and b : c = 6 : 11, then a : b : c =

(a) 35 : 49 : 66                              (b) 30 : 42 : 77                               (c) 30 : 42 :55                              (d) None of these

Hence, the correct alternative is option (b).

#### Question 12:

Mark the correct alternative in the following question:

Hence, the correct alternative is option (a).

#### Question 13:

Mark the correct alternative in the following question:

Hence, the correct alternative is option (a).

#### Question 14:

Mark the correct alternative in the following question:

The mean proportional of a and b is 10 and the value of a is four times the value of b. The value of a + b (a > 0, b > 0) is

(a) 20                                       (b) 25                                       (c) 101                                       (d) 29

Hence, the correct alternative is option (b).

#### Question 15:

Mark the correct alternative in the following question:

If 8 : x : : 16 : 35, then x =

(a) 35                                        (b) 70                                        (c) $\frac{35}{2}$                                        (d) 24

Hence, the correct alternative is option (c).

#### Question 16:

Mark the correct alternative in the following question:

The mean proportional of 6 and 24 is

(a) 15                             (b) 12                              (c) 8                              (d) 144

So, the mean proportional of 6 and 24 is 12.

Hence, the correct alternative is option (b).

#### Question 17:

Mark the correct alternative in the following question:

The boys and girls in a school are in the ratio 9 : 5. If the number of girls is 320, then the total strength of the school is

(a) 840                                 (b) 896                                 (c) 920                                 (d) 576

Hence, the correct alternative is option (b).

#### Question 18:

Mark the correct alternative in the following question:

If the first three terms of a proportion are 3, 5 and 21, respectively, then its fourth term is

(a) 21                                      (b) 35                                      (c) 15                                      (d) None of these

So, the fourth term is 35.

Hence, the correct alternative is option (b).

#### Question 19:

Mark the correct alternative in the following question:

What must be added to each term of the ratio 9 : 16 to make the ratio 2 : 3?

(a) 5                               (b) 3                               (c) 4                               (d) 6

So, 5 must be added to each term of the ratio 9 : 16 to make the ratio 2 : 3.

Hence, the correct alternative is option (a).

#### Question 20:

Mark the correct alternative in the following question:

What least number is to be subtracted from each term of the ratio 15 : 19 to make the ratio 3 : 4?

(a) 3                                          (b) 5                                          (c) 6                                          (d) 9

So, 3 is the least number to be subtracted from each term of the ratio 15 : 19 to make the ratio 3 : 4.

Hence, the correct alternative is option (a).

#### Question 21:

Mark the correct alternative in the following question:

If 840 is divided between P and Q in the ratio 3 : 4, then P's share is

(a) 340                                  (b) 480                                  (c) 360                                  (d) 400

So, P's share is 360.

Hence, the correct alternative is option (c).

#### Question 22:

Mark the correct alternative in the following question:

The ages of Ravish and Shikha are in the ratio 3 : 8. Six years hence, their ages will be in the ratio 4 : 9. The present age of Ravish is

(a) 18 years                                   (b) 15 years                                    (c) 12 years                                    (d) 21 years

So, the present age of Ravish is 18 years.

Hence, the correct alternative is option (a).

#### Question 23:

Mark the correct alternative in the following question:

The present ages of Renu and Ravi are in the ratio 5 : 6. The sum of their present ages is 44 in years. The difference of their ages (in years) is

(a) 4                                          (b) 5                                          (c) 8                                          (d) 2

Hence, the correct alternative is option (a).

#### Question 24:

Mark the correct alternative in the following question:

The third proportional of 3 and 27 is

(a) 243                                  (b) 256                                   (c) 289                                   (d) 225

So, the third proportional of 3 and 27 is 243.

Hence, the correct alternative is option (a).

#### Question 1:

If x : y = 3 : 5, find the ratio 3x + 4y : 8x + 5y.

It is given that
x : y = 3 : 5 ⇒
Now, 3x + 4y : 8x + 5y
=
=                         {dividing the numerator and the denominator by 'y'}
= = =
= = $\frac{\frac{29}{5}}{\frac{49}{5}}$ = $\frac{29}{49}$

#### Question 2:

If x : y = 8 : 9, find the ratio (7x − 4y) : 3x + 2y.

It is given that
x : y = 8 : 9 ⇒ $\frac{x}{y}$  =   $\frac{8}{9}$
Now, 7x $-$ 4y : 3x + 2y
=
=       {dividing the numerator and the denominator by 'y'}
= = =
= = $\frac{20}{42}$ = $\frac{10}{21}$
Hence, 7x $-$ 4y : 3x + 2y = 10 : 21.

#### Question 3:

If two numbers are in the ratio 6 : 13 and their l.c.m. is 312, find the numbers.

Let the two numbers be 'x' and 'y' such that x : y = 6 : 13 ⇒
We can assume that the HCF of 'x' and 'y' is a number 'k'.
So, x = 6k, and y = 13k.
Now, the product of any two numbers 'x' and 'y' is always equal to the product of their LCM and HCF
⇒  x$×$y = 312 $×$ k
⇒  6k $×$ 13k  =  312 $×$ k
⇒  k =
⇒  k = 4
Thus, x = 6k = 6 $×$4  = 24, and y = 13 $×$ 4 = 52.

#### Question 4:

Two numbers are in the ratio 3 : 5. If 8 is added to each number, the ratio becomes 2 : 3. Find the numbers.

Let the two numbers in ratio be x and y such that
x : y = 3 : 5
= ⇒ x = $\frac{3y}{5}$.     ------- (1)
Now, 8 is added to each number, which means
= = $\frac{2}{3}$
=  $\frac{2}{3}$  ------ From (1)
=
On cross-multiplying, we get     ⇒ 3(3y + 40) = 2 $×$5(y + 8)
⇒ 9y + 120 = 10y + 80
⇒ 120 $-$ 80 = 10y $-$ 9y
⇒ y = 40
x = $\frac{3y}{5}$ =   = 24
So, the numbers are 24 and 40.

#### Question 5:

What should be added to each term of the ratio 7 : 13 so that the ratio becomes 2 : 3

Let the numbers that must be added to the ratio 7 : 13 be 'x'.
So,
After cross-multiplication, we get
3(7 + x) = 2(13 + x)
21 + 3x = 26 + 2x
3x - 2x = 26 - 21
x = 5
Thus, 5 must be added to each term to make the ratio = 2 : 3.

#### Question 6:

Three numbers are in the ratio 2 : 3 : 5 and the sum of these numbers is 800. Find the numbers.

We have
Sum of the terms of the ratio = 2 +3 + 5 = 10.
Sum of the numbers = 800.
Therefore, first number =
= 160
or, Second number =
= 240
or,  Third number =
= 400

#### Question 7:

The ages of two persons are in the ratio 5 : 7. Eighteen years ago their ages were in the ratio 8 : 13. Find their present ages.

Let the present ages of the two persons be '5x' and '7x'  years.
Ratio of their present ages = 5 : 7.
Eighteen years ago, their ages were (5x $-$ 18) and (7x $-$ 18), respectively.
But eighteen years ago the ratio of their ages was 8 : 13.
So, = $\frac{8}{13}$
13(5x $-$ 18) =  8(7x $-$ 18)
65x $-$ 234 = 56x $-$ 144
65x $-$ 56x = 234 $-$ 144
9x = 90
x = $\frac{90}{9}$ = 10
So, their ages are 5x = 5$×$10 = 50 years and 7x = 7 $×$ 10 = 70 years.

#### Question 8:

Two numbers are in the ratio 7 : 11. If 7 is added to each of the numbers, the ratio becomes 2 : 3. Find the numbers.

Let the two numbers be 'x' and 'y'.
Given that x : y = 7 : 11 = = x = $\frac{7y}{11}$     ------- (1)
Now, 7 is added to each of the numbers, which means that

= $\frac{2}{3}$
= $\frac{2}{3}$
3 (7y + 77) = 2 $×$ 11 (y + 7)
21y + 231 = 22y + 154
22y $-$ 21y = 231 $-$ 154
Therefore, y = 77, and x = $\frac{7y}{11}$ = = 49.
Thus, the two numbers are 49 and 77.

#### Question 9:

Two numbers are in the ratio 2 : 7. If the sum of the numbers is 810, find the numbers.

We have
Sum of the terms of the ratio = 2 + 7 = 9.
Sum of the numbers = 810.
Therefore, first number =   = 180
Second number =   = 630

#### Question 10:

Divide Rs 1350 between Ravish and Shikha in the ratio 2 : 3.

We have
Sum of the terms of the ratio = 2 + 3 = 5
Therefore, Ravish's share = Rs $\left(\frac{2}{5}×1350\right)$ = Rs 540
Sikha's share = Rs $\left(\frac{3}{5}×1350\right)$ = Rs 810

#### Question 11:

Divide Rs 2000 among P, Q, R in the ratio 2 : 3 : 5.

We have
Sum of the terms of the ratio = 2 +3 +5 = 10
Therefore, P's share =Rs = Rs 400
Q's share = Rs = Rs 600
R's share = Rs = Rs 1000

#### Question 12:

The boys and the girls in a school are in the ratio 7 : 4. If total strength of the school be 550, find the number of boys and girls.

We have the ratio boys : girls = 7 : 4.
So, let there be 7x boys and 4x girls. It is given that there are a total of 550 students in the school.
Therefore, 7x + 4x = 550
11x = 550
x = $\frac{550}{11}$ = 50
Hence, the number of boys = 7x = 7$×$ 50 = 350, and the number of girls = 4x = 4 $×$ 50 = 200.

#### Question 13:

The ratio of monthly income to the savings of a family is 7 : 2. If the savings be of Rs 500, find the income and expenditure.

We have the ratio of income : savings = 7 : 2.
So, let the income be 7x and the savings be 2x. It is given that the savings are Rs 500.
Therefore, 2x = 500
x = Rs $\frac{500}{2}$ = Rs 250
Thus, the income = 7x = 7 $×$ 250 = Rs 1750.
Now, expenditure = Income $-$ savings = Rs 1750 $-$ Rs 500 = Rs 1250.
Thus, the income = Rs 1750, and the expenditure = Rs 1250.

#### Question 14:

The sides of a triangle are in the ratio 1 : 2 : 3. If the perimeter is 36 cm, find its sides.

We have the ratio of the sides of the triangle = 1 : 2 : 3.
Now, let the sides of the triangle be x, 2x and 3x, respectively.
Therefore, the perimeter = x + 2x + 3x = 36
⇒ 6x = 36
⇒ x = $\frac{36}{6}$ = 6
Thus, the sides of the triangle = x = 6 cm; 2x = 2$×$6 = 12 cm; 3x = 3 $×$6 = 18 cm.
So, the sides of the triangle = 6 cm, 12 cm and 18 cm.

#### Question 15:

A sum of Rs 5500 is to be divided between Raman and Aman in the ratio 2 : 3. How much will each get?

We have
Sum of the terms of the ratio = 2 + 3 = 5, and the total sum = Rs 5500
Therefore, Raman's share = $\left(\frac{2}{5}×5500\right)$ = Rs 2200
Aman's share = $\left(\frac{3}{5}×5500\right)$ = Rs 3300

#### Question 16:

The ratio of zinc and copper in an alloy is 7 : 9. If the weight of the copper in the alloy is 11.7 kg, find the weight of the zinc in the alloy.

We have
Weight of zinc : weight of copper = 7 : 9
So, let the weight of zinc in the alloy be '7x' kg and the weight of copper in the alloy be '9x' kg.
But the weight of copper in the alloy is given to be 11.7 kg.
Therefore, 9x = 11.7
x = $\frac{11.7}{9}$ = 1.3
Hence, the weight of zinc in the alloy = 7x = 7$×$1.3 = 9.1 kg.

#### Question 17:

In the ratio 7 : 8, if the consequent is 40, what is the antecedent?

In a ratio a : b, 'a' is known as the antecedent and 'b' is known as the consequent.
In the given ratio, let the antecedent be 7x and the consequent be 8x, respectively,
But consequent = 8x = 40
x = $\frac{40}{8}$ = 5
Therefore, the antecedent = 7x = 7$×$5 = 35.

#### Question 18:

Divide Rs 351 into two parts such that one may be to the other as 2 : 7.

We have
Sum of the ratio of the terms = 2 +7 = 9
Therefore, first part = Rs. Rs. 78
Similarly, second part = Rs. Rs. 273

#### Question 19:

Find the ratio of the price of pencil to that of ball pen, if pencils cost Rs 16 per score and ball pens cost Rs 8.40 per dozen.

We have
Cost of 1 score of pencils = Rs. 16
Since 1 score = 20 items,
Cost of one pencil = Rs. $\left(\frac{16}{20}\right)$ = Rs. 0.8
Cost of 1 dozen ball pens = Rs. 8.40
Since 1 dozen =12 items,
Cost of one ball pen = Rs. $\left(\frac{8.40}{12}\right)$ = Rs. 0.7
So, price of pencil : price of ball pen = 0.8 : 0.7 = $\frac{0.8}{0.7}$ = $\frac{8}{7}$
Price of pencil : price of ball pen = 8 : 7

#### Question 20:

In a class, one out of every six students fails. If there are 42 students in the class, how many pass?

One out of every six student fails, which means that $\frac{1}{6}$th of the total students fail in the class.
So, the number of students who pass = (Total students $-$the number of students who fail) = 42 $-$ 7 = 35.