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August 24, 2011 | 
Author Here’s and example of a SMART MATH problem for RATIO PROPORTION.
Problem
Two vessels contain spirit and water mixed in the ratio 5 : 3 and 3 : 1 respectively. In what ratio should they be mixed together to get the ratio of spirit and water in the final mixture as 2 : 1?
- 1 : 2
- 5 : 4
- 4 : 5
- 2 : 1
- 3 :1
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Here’s and example of a SMART MATH problem for RATIO PROPORTION.
Problem
A, B and C are mixed together and their volumes are in the ratio 4 : 5 : 6 respectively. If the weights of equal volumes of A, B and C are in the ratio 2 : 3 : 4, what is the weight of the heaviest substance, if the weight of the mixture is 1123.84 lbs.
- 573.88 lbs
- 673.88 lbs
- 473.88 lbs
- 773.88 lbs
- cannot be determined
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Here’s and example of a SMART MATH problem for RATIO PROPORTION.
Problem
The income of Jack and Jill are in the ratio of 2 : 3 and their expenses are 3 : 5. If both save $2000, what is Jill’s income?
- $15000
- $12000
- $10000
- $8000
- $6000
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Here’s and example of a SMART MATH problem for RATIO PROPORTION.
Problem
After the death of his grandfather, a man bequeathed 20% of the property, his father 25% of the remaining, his aunt 1/3rd of the remaining and 60% of the balance came to the man’s wife. If the man’s wife received $4000 more than her father-in-law, what was the total share of the man’s aunt?
- $35,000
- $25,000
- $30,000
- $40,000
- $20,000
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Here’s and example of a SMART MATH problem for RATIO PROPORTION.
Problem
Rose has $350 with her made up of equal number of 25 cents, 50 cents and $1 coins. Find the total number of coins that R has?
- 600
- 300
- 200
- 400
- 500
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Here’s and example of a SMART MATH problem for RATIO PROPORTION.
Problem
In a basket of fruits, the ratio of the number of mangoes to apples was 4 : 3. Ten apples are added to the basket to make the number of mangoes equal to that of apples. How many mangoes were originally there in the basket?
- 30
- 45
- 35
- 40
- 50
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Here’s and example of a SMART MATH problem for RATIO PROPORTION.
Problem
Three parts of alcohol A is mixed with two parts of alcohol B and sold at $110 per liter at a 10% profit. If alcohol A cost $20 more per liter than alcohol B, what is the price of alcohol A per liter?
- $104
- $115
- $106
- $108
- $110
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Here’s and example of a SMART MATH problem for RATIO PROPORTION.
Problem
A profit of $13,000 is to be divided among A, B, C and D. What is A’s share, if A : B = 3 : 2, B : C = 3 : 2 and C : D = 3 : 2?
- $4500
- $5400
- $3600
- $1600
- $2400
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Here’s and example of a SMART MATH problem for RATIO PROPORTION.
Problem
If the shares of A and B are in the ratio 
- 1 : 2 : 3
- 3 : 2 : 6
- 6 : 5 : 9
- 2 : 3 : 4
- 9 : 6 : 4
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Here’s and example of a SMART MATH problem for RATIO PROPORTION.
Problem
A, B and C invest $5000, $4000 and $6000 respectively in a business. B gets 25% of the profit for managing the business and the remaining profit is divided amongst A, B and C in the proportion of their investments. If B gets $100 less than A and C together, what is the profit?
- $1500
- $750
- $500
- $1000
- $2500
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