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SSC CHSL Quantitative Aptitude Ratio and Proportion Easy Practice Question
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Shortcut used: Reduce the ratio first, then scale both terms by the same multiplier.
Solve in 3 steps:
  1. Write the ratio clearly.
  2. Find the common multiplier.
  3. Apply it to the missing term.
Common mistake: Do not scale only one side of the ratio.
Question 4 Multiple Choice Question
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Two numbers are in the ratio 5:8 and their sum is 169. What is the smaller number?
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SSC CHSL Quantitative Aptitude Ratio and Proportion
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Question 4
Easy Marks: 2.0 Practice Question
Learn + Solve: Shortcut, Trap & Fast Route Click to view shortcut, steps, and common mistake
Learn + solve

Shortcut used, common trap, and the fastest solving route

Shortcut used: Reduce the ratio first, then scale both terms by the same multiplier.
Solve in 3 steps:
  1. Write the ratio clearly.
  2. Find the common multiplier.
  3. Apply it to the missing term.
Common mistake: Do not scale only one side of the ratio.
Question

Two numbers are in the ratio 5:8 and their sum is 169. What is the smaller number?

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