Question

The ratio of number of men and women in a committee is 5:6 . If the percentage increase in the number of men and women by 20% and 10% respectively, what will be the new ratio ?

• A. 6:7
• B. 10:11
• C. 9:10
• D. Cannot be determined

Answer 1

Answer:

B. 10:11

m : w = 5 : 6 New Composition = (m + 20m/100) : (w + 10w/100) = 6m/5 : 11w/10 = 12m : 11w 12(5x/11) : 11(6x/11) = 60x/11 : 66x/11 = 10x : 11x = 10 : 11