Question

The ratio of the number of male and female in a committee is 5:6. If the percentage increase in the number of male and female be 12% and 10% respectively, what will be the new ratio?

• A. 27:34
• B. 34:27
• C. 28:33
• D. 33:28

Answer 1

Answer:

C. 28:33

Let the number of male and female in a committee be 5x and 6x respectively. increased number is (112% of 5x) and (110% of 6x). =(112/100*5) and (110/100*6) =560:660 =56:66 =28:33