Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Q1. Simplify the ratio 56 : 72.
a) 14 : 18
b) 7 : 9
c) 28 : 36
d) 8 : 9
Q2. If a : b = 2 : 3 and b : c = 3 : 5, then a : b : c = ?
a) 2 : 3 : 5
b) 2 : 3 : 9
c) 2 : 3 : 5
d) 2 : 3 : 7.5
Q3. A sum of $600 is divided in the ratio 3 : 5. The smaller share is:
a) $225
b) $200
c) $250
d) $180
Q4. If 6 pencils cost $24, the cost of 9 pencils is:
a) $28
b) $30
c) $36
d) $32
Q5. The fourth proportion of 3, 9, and 12 is:
a) 27
b) 36
c) 24
d) 18
Q6. The third proportion of 12 and 18 is:
a) 24
b) 27
c) 36
d) 30
Fill in the Blanks
Q1: The ratio of 75 cm to 2.5 m is ___ : ___.
Q2: If 4 pens cost $20, then the cost of 10 pens is ___.
Q4: The ratio of 1 hour to 45 minutes is ___ : ___.
Q5: If 7 : x = 21 : 63, then x = ___.
Q6: The third proportion of 8 and 12 is ___.
Q7: If a : b = 5 : 7, then b : a = ___ : ___.
Answer the following Questions:
Q1. Simplify the ratio 42 : 63
Q2. Ron gets 20% more marks than John. Find the ratio of their marks.
Q3. Divide $490 in the ratio 4 : 3
Q4. A man distributes $4000 among three sons in the ratio 4 : 3 : 3. Find amount for first son.
Q5. If the ratio a : b = 2 : 3, and b : c = 3 : 4. Find the ratio a : c.
Q6. Two numbers: Five times the first = Four times the second. Find ratio.
Q7. Find the fourth proportion of 4, 9, and 12.
Q8. Find the third proportion of 16 and 36.
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