38th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1992

The ratio of two numbers is 14:25 . If the difference between them is 264, then the smaller of the two numbers is: ## Page 9 CLICK HERE - JOIN @APNAPDFS

a336✓ Correct
b317
c282
dMore than one of the above
eNone of the above

Explanation

Given that the ratio of two numbers is 14x and 25x. According to the question $$25x - 14x = 264$$ $$11x = 264$$ $$x = \frac{264}{11}$$ $$x = 24$$ Small number = $$14x = 14 \times 24 = 336$$

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