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A can is full of a mixture of a two liquids A and B in the ratio of 7 : 5. When 9 litres of mixture are drawn off from the can and replaced by the same quantity of liquid B, the ratio of A and B in the can becomes 7 : 9. The capacity of the can initially was    (SSC Sub. Ins. 2016)
  • a)
    10 litres
  • b)
    21 litres
  • c)
    20 litres
  • d)
    36 litres
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Malavika Rane answered
Given data:
- Initial ratio of liquids A and B in the can = 7 : 5
- After drawing off and replacing with liquid B, the ratio becomes 7 : 9

Let's calculate the initial capacity of the can:
Let the capacity of the can be x litres.

Calculating the quantities of A and B initially:
- Quantity of A = 7x / (7+5) = 7x / 12
- Quantity of B = 5x / (7+5) = 5x / 12

Calculating quantities after the operation:
- Quantity of A after the operation = 7x / 12 - 9
- Quantity of B after the operation = 5x / 12 + 9

Given that the new ratio of A and B is 7 : 9:
- (7x / 12 - 9) / (5x / 12 + 9) = 7 / 9
- Solving the above equation, we get x = 21
Therefore, the initial capacity of the can was 21 litres.

If A and B are in the ratio 4 : 5 and the difference of their squares is 81, what is the value of A?    (SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2015)
  • a)
    36
  • b)
    15
  • c)
    45
  • d)
    12
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Iq Funda answered
B2 - A2 = 81

Squaring both sides, we get

both sides subtract 1

Shortcut Method:
Let A be 4x and B be 5x
(5x)2 – (4x)2 = 81 (given)
9x2 = 81 ∴ x = 3
A = 3 × 4 = 12

A sum of ₹ 300 is divided among P, Q and R in such a way that Q gets ₹ 30 more than P and R gets ₹ 60 more than Q.
The ratio of their share is    (SSC CGL 1st Sit.  2013)
  • a)
    3 : 2 : 5
  • b)
    2 : 5 : 3
  • c)
    5 : 3 : 2
  • d)
    2 : 3 : 5
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Pranab Goyal answered
- **Understanding the problem**
Given that the total sum is 300, and the distribution is such that Q gets 30 more than P and R gets 60 more than Q. We need to find the ratio of their shares.
- **Let's assume the shares**
Let P gets x, Q gets x + 30, and R gets x + 30 + 60 = x + 90.
- **Total sum equation**
According to the problem, x + x + 30 + x + 90 = 300.
- **Solving the equation**
Combining like terms, we get 3x + 120 = 300. Solving further, we find x = 60.
- **Calculating the shares**
Therefore, P gets 60, Q gets 60 + 30 = 90, and R gets 60 + 90 = 150.
- **Finding the ratio**
The ratio of their shares is P : Q : R = 60 : 90 : 150, which simplifies to 2 : 3 : 5.
- **Conclusion**
Hence, the correct ratio of their shares is 2 : 3 : 5, which corresponds to option 'D'.

Incomes of x and y are in the ratio 4 : 3. Their expenditures are in the ratio 12 : 7. Both save ₹ 3200 at the end of the month, then the income of x is:    (SSC Sub. Ins. 2015)
  • a)
    ₹ 6000
  • b)
    ₹ 8000
  • c)
    ₹ 2000
  • d)
    ₹ 4000
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

EduRev SSC CGL answered
Ratio of income of x and y = 4 : 3
Ratio of expenditure of x and y = 12 : 7
Saving of x = 4a – 12b = 3200 ...(i)
Saving of y = 3a – 7b= 3200 ..(ii)
Solving (i) and (ii)

Now 3a = 3200 + 7b = 3200 + 7 (400) = 6000 a = ₹ 2000
So income of x = ₹ 2000 × 4 = 8000

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