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    Maths Platter
    Mar 02

    Application - Ratio and Finding Value

    in Ratio

    Course: CA Foundation; Topic: Ratio


    Learning Objective:

    • How to solve word problem relating to finding values in ratio?


    Concept:

    • A ratio is a comparison of the sizes of two or more quantities of the same kind by division.

    • Both the terms of a ratio can be multiplied or divided by the same non-zero number.

    • Usually a ratio is expressed in lowest terms.

    • The order of the terms in a ratio is important.

    • Ratio exists only between quantities of the same kind. Quantities to be compared must be in same units.

    • To compare two ratios, convert them into equivalent like fractions.


    Exercise 1A, Question 12, CA Foundaton Study Material


    Question: If a : b = 3 : 4, the value of (2a+3b) : (3a+4b) is …?

    • 𝐎𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 (𝐀) : 54 : 25

    • 𝐎𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 (𝐁) : 8 : 25