ABC26GN2972 · Ratio and Proportion

Subject: General Aptitude · Chapter: Ratio and Proportion · Exam: · Marks: · Difficulty:

The ratio of boys and girls in a club is 3 : 2. Which of the following could be the actual number of members?

(a)16

(b)18

(c)24

(d)25

Answer

Answer (as printed): D

Explanation

The total number of members must be a multiple of the sum of the ratio terms. $3+2=5$ and 25 is a multiple of 5.

Explanation as extracted from the printed page; notation may be imperfect.