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Ratio & Proportion Previous Year Questions

9 Ratio & Proportion (Mathematics) questions asked in DSSSB TGT / PGT previous year papers, each with the correct answer and explanation. Read them free on UTpaper, or attempt the full papers as timed online tests.

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Q1From DSSSB TGT Computer Science Full Mock Test 4
A bag contains ₹ 216 in coins of ₹ 1, 50 paise and 25 paise in the ratio 2 : 3 : 4. The number of 50 paise coins is:
  1. A192
  2. B144
  3. C72
  4. D96
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Correct answer: (B) 144

Q2From DSSSB TGT Computer Science Full Mock Test 3
The incomes of A and B are in the ratio 3 : 2 and their expenditures are in the ratio 5 : 3. If each of them saves ₹ 2000, A's income is:
  1. A₹ 12,000
  2. B₹ 10,000
  3. C₹ 8,000
  4. D₹ 15,000
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Correct answer: (A) ₹ 12,000

Q3From DSSSB TGT Computer Science Full Mock Test 2
In what ratio must rice costing ₹ 42 per kg be mixed with rice costing ₹ 54 per kg so that the mixture costs ₹ 46 per kg?
  1. A4 : 3
  2. B1 : 2
  3. C2 : 1
  4. D3 : 2
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Correct answer: (C) 2 : 1

Q4From DSSSB TGT Computer Science Full Mock Test 2
₹ 7800 is divided among A, B and C in the ratio 1/2 : 1/3 : 1/4. B's share is:
  1. A₹ 3600
  2. B₹ 1800
  3. C₹ 2400
  4. D₹ 2600
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Correct answer: (C) ₹ 2400

Q5From DSSSB TGT Computer Science Full Mock Test 2
The present ages of A and B are in the ratio 5 : 7. After 6 years, the ratio will be 3 : 4. What is A's present age?
  1. A30 years
  2. B36 years
  3. C42 years
  4. D24 years
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Correct answer: (A) 30 years

Q6From DSSSB TGT Computer Science Full Mock Test 2
Directions: Study the following data carefully and answer the question. Students enrolled in a college (in hundreds): Arts: 12, Science: 18, Commerce: 15, Vocational: 5 What is the ratio of (Arts + Commerce) students to (Science + Vocational) students?
  1. A27 : 23
  2. B23 : 27
  3. C5 : 4
  4. D9 : 7
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Correct answer: (A) 27 : 23

Q7From DSSSB TGT Computer Science Full Mock Test 1
Two numbers are in the ratio 3 : 5. If 9 is subtracted from each, the new ratio becomes 12 : 23. The smaller number is:
  1. A33
  2. B55
  3. C39
  4. D27
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Correct answer: (A) 33

Q8DSSSB TGT Computer Science, 7 Feb 2024, Shift 2 (12:30 PM)
The ratio of Amit’s and Ankit’s present age is 10 : 13. Amit is 18 years younger than Ankit. What will be the ratio of Amit’s age to Ankit’s age after 12 years?
  1. A4 : 5
  2. B3 : 5
  3. C4 : 9
  4. D4 : 7
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Correct answer: (A) 4 : 5

Explanation

The age difference of 13 − 10 = 3 parts equals 18 years, so 1 part = 6: Amit 60, Ankit 78. After 12 years: 72 : 90 = 4 : 5.

Q9DSSSB TGT Computer Science, 7 Feb 2024, Shift 2 (12:30 PM)
Three numbers P, Q and R are in the ratio of 6 : 5 : 3 respectively. If R is 32 less than the sum of P and Q, then what is the value of Q?
  1. A24
  2. B48
  3. C20
  4. D32
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Correct answer: (C) 20

Explanation

P + Q − R = 6 + 5 − 3 = 8 parts = 32, so 1 part = 4. Q = 5 × 4 = 20.

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