SSC CGL Ratio And Proportion Questions, Free PDF, Topic Tests

Ratio And Proportion For SSC CGL Exam: The SSC CGL Exam consists of four sections: Quantitative Aptitude, English Language, Logical Reasoning, and General Awareness. In this blog, we are providing the Ratio and Proportion for SSC CGL Exam that belongs to Quantitative Aptitude including basic concepts, and questions along with the explained solutions. Candidates can expect at least 1-2 questions an easy to moderate level from ratio and proportion for SSC CGL Exam. It is an easy topic, one can prepare this topic easily by analyzing the question patterns asked in the exam. In this blog, we have provided the questions on Ratio and Proportion for SSC CGL Exam with the explanation.

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Concept of Ratio And Proportion

Ratio and Proportion are two different words let’s understand them one by one:

Ratio: Ratio is a mathematical concept that can be explained as it is the comparison of two quantities of the same unit.

For Example: a and b are two values of the same unit, and b is not equal to zero. Then,

The ratio will be the quotient a/b. (a:b=>a/b)

The symbol we use for the ratio is (:) colon.

Proportion: It can be defined as it is the equation that explains the two given ratios are equivalent to each other.

Two proportionate ratios are always equal.

The symbol we use for the proportion is (::). (a/b=c/d or a:b::c:d)

Important Questions on Ratio and Proportion with Solutions

Above we have learned about the concept of ratio and proportion with formula. Now it’s time to solve the questions on ratio and proportion. In this blog, we have provided the different types of questions in Hindi and English language with explained solutions for the candidate’s convenience. Candidates are advised to first understand the basic concept and then come to the questions part.

SSC CGL Ratio and Proportion Questions

Question 1: 84 is divided into two parts in such a way that (1/5)^th of the first and (1/6)^th of the second are in the ratio 3:1, respectively. Find the first part.

A) 60

B) 24

C) 50

D) 64

Question 2: The ratio of the number of red, blue and black pens in a shop is 6:5:8, respectively. If 33.33%, 20% and 25% of the respective pens remained unsold, then find the respective ratio of the number of pens sold.

A) 2:7:4

B) 2:2:3

C) 3:4:5

D) None of these

Question 3: In a bag there are coins of Rs. 1, Rs. 2, 25 paise and 50 paise in the ratio 4:2:5:3, respectively. If the total amount in the bag is Rs. 172. Find the difference between the number of Rs. 1 coins and 50 paise coins.

A) 16

B) 12

C) 18

D) 14

Question 4: The ratio of the number of boys and girls present on a certain day in a school is 5:4, respectively. The number of girls present in the school is 25% of the total number of students in the school. If the difference between the total number of students and number of boys present is 440, then find total number of students.

A) 560

B) 640

C) 480

D) 720

Question 5: Ratio of age of A and B after 18 years will be 8:9 respectively. Present age of B is 80% more than age of A ten years ago. Find the ratio of their age after 6 years.

A) 5:4

B) 6:5

C) 7:5

D) 6:7

Question 6: The ratio of number of followers of MS Dhoni on instagram and twitter was 17:12 respectively. If the number of followers on instagram and twitter were increased by 29 and 24 everyday and after 50 days the ratio changes to 4:3 then find the number of followers on twitter after 50 days.

A) 4000

B) 4500

C) 3000

D) 3500

Question 7: On Monday the ratio of number of males to number of females in a fun park was 13:12. Next day, the number of males was increased by 25% while females increased by 305. If total number of visitors of Tuesday is 2000, then find the ratio of number of males to females on Tuesday.

A) 39:41

B) 33:47

C) 37:33

D) 43:37

Question 8: The ratio of present age of A and B is 12:17 respectively. After 6 years, the ratio of their age becomes 14:19 respectively. Find the ratio of their age 6 years ago.

A) 2:3

B) 3:4

C) 4:5

D) 1:2

Question 9: When ‘x’ is added to each of 14, 21, 23 and 33 the numbers so obtained are in proportion. Find the mean proportional between (6x + 7) and (5x + 1).

A) 42.5

B) 42

C) 35

D) 37

Question 10: After 6 years, ratio of ages of ‘A’ and ‘B’ will be 2:3, respectively. If present age of ‘B’ is 6 years more than 137.5% of present age of ‘A’ then find the present age of B.

A) 24 years

B) 32 years

C) 39 years

D) 51 years

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