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Aptitude · Q2

Ratio

Competitive Exams · Aptitude · question 2

Q2

The number of students in 3 classes is in the ratio 2 : 3 : 4. If 12 students are increased in each class this ratio changes to 8 : 11 : 14. The total number of students in the three classes in the beginning was

A.
162
Answer
B.
108
C.
96
D.
54

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
Let the number of students in the classes be 2x, 3x and 4x respectively;
Total students = 2x + 3x + 4x = 9x