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Aptitude · Q18

Ratio

Competitive Exams · Aptitude · question 18

Q18

The difference between two positive numbers is 10 and the ratio between them is 5 : 3. Find the product of the two numbers.

A.
375
Answer
B.
175
C.
275
D.
125
E.
250

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
Let the two positive numbers be 5x and 3x respectively
According to question,
5x - 3x = 10
Or, x = 5
Then numbers are 25 and 15
Thus, their product = 25 × 15 = 375