SSC GD Constable previous year question
The ratio between two numbers is 19 : 24. If 36 is subtracted from each number, the ratio becomes 3 : 4. Find the sum of the numbers.
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Correct answer: (D) 387
Let numbers = 19x, 24x. (19x−36)/(24x−36) = 3/4 → 76x−144 = 72x−108 → 4x=36 → x=9. Numbers = 171, 216; sum = 387.
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दो संख्याओं के बीच का अनुपात 19 : 24 है। यदि प्रत्येक संख्या में से 36 घटा दिया जाए, तो अनुपात 3 : 4 हो जाता है। संख्याओं का योग ज्ञात कीजिए।
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सही उत्तर: (D) 387
मान लीजिए संख्याएँ = 19x, 24x। (19x−36)/(24x−36) = 3/4 → 76x−144 = 72x−108 → 4x=36 → x=9। संख्याएँ = 171, 216; योग = 387।
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