Compounded Ratio of 𝟒∶𝟗, 𝟑∶𝟒², 𝟐∶𝟑³ & 𝟗∶𝟕 | Quant Tricks for CUET, SSC, GMAT, SAT
- Maths Platter
- Jul 2
- 1 min read
❓ Question:
What is the ratio compounded of 𝟒∶𝟗, the duplicate of 𝟑∶𝟒, the triplicate of 𝟐∶𝟑, and 𝟗∶𝟕?
This question mixes direct ratios and their powers — a skill essential for tackling higher-level quantitative aptitude questions.
🎥Watch the full video to see how to simplify and compound all four ratios efficiently.
📘 Where This Concept Is Used:
🇮🇳 Indian Competitive Exams:
CUET Quantitative Aptitude
SSC CGL, CHSL, CPO
CA Foundation, CMA Foundation, CSEET
Banking: SBI PO/Clerk, IBPS PO, RRB
CMAT, SNAP, TISS-NET
NDA, CDS, AFCAT
🌍 International Exams:
SAT Math
GMAT Quant
ACT Math
GRE Quantitative Reasoning
IGCSE / IB Math
ACCA Foundations
CPA Quant Section
✅ Pro Tip: When compounding multiple ratios:
First convert all powered ratios (e.g. duplicate, triplicate).
Multiply all the corresponding antecedents and all the consequents.
Reduce the final ratio to its simplest form.
🧪 Try Yourself:
What is the compound ratio of 𝟓∶𝟖, the duplicate of 𝟑∶𝟓, and the triplicate of 𝟐∶𝟓?
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