Selected MCQ

Current Question
If a number is divided in the ratio 2:3, what fraction does the smaller part represent?
  • A. 2/5
  • B. 3/5
  • C. 1/2
  • D. 1/3
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
Smaller part = 2/(2+3).
Related Question 1
If the ratio of two numbers is 7:9 and their difference is 10, what is the smaller number?
  • A. 25
  • B. 30
  • C. 35
  • D. 45
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
Difference = 2 parts ⇒ 1 part = 5 ⇒ smaller = 35.
Related Question 2
The smallest number which when divided by 20, 25, 35 and 40 leaves remainder 9 is ____.
  • A. 1994
  • B. 1494
  • C. 1349
  • D. 1496
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
LCM + remainder answers.
Related Question 3
If the ratio of two numbers is 5:7 and their sum is 144, the numbers are ____.
  • A. 50 and 94
  • B. 60 and 84
  • C. 70 and 74
  • D. 65 and 79
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Total parts = 12 → each = 12 → numbers = 60 and 84.
Related Question 4
If ratio of two numbers is 3:5 and difference is 20, numbers are ____.
  • A. 30 and 50
  • B. 40 and 60
  • C. 20 and 40
  • D. 25 and 45
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
Difference = 2 parts → 1 part = 10.
Related Question 5
If ratio of two numbers is 7:9 and their sum is 160, numbers are ____.
  • A. 60 and 100
  • B. 70 and 90
  • C. 65 and 95
  • D. 75 and 85
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Total parts = 16 → each = 10 → numbers 70, 90.