Question

Bunty had candies and chewing gums in his sweet box in the ratio 7 ∶ 13. After he had eaten 8 candies and 11 chewing gums, the ratio became 1 ∶ 2. How many candies does he have now?

• A. 65
• B. 35
• C. 54
• D. 27

Answer 1

Answer:

D. 27

Let initial candies and chewing gums be 7x and 13x respectively (7x - 8)/(13x - 11) = 1/2 x = 5 ⇒ Remaining candies = (7x - 8) = 27