Seats for Mathematics Physics and Biology in a university are in the ratio of 5 : 7 : There is a proposal to increase these seats by 40%, 50% and 75% respectively. What will be the ratio of increased seats?

A    2:3:4

B    6:7:8

C    6:8:9

D    Remain the same

Solution

Correct Answer: Option A

 

Originally, let the number of seats for Mathematics, Physics and Biology be 5x, 7x and 8x respectively.

Number of increased seats are (140% of 5x), (150% of 7x) and (175% of 8x).

 

140 x 5x ,  

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