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The ratio of two natural numbers P and Q is 2 : 3. If 12 is added to both of them, their ratio becomes 11 : 16. What will be the product of P and Q?1). 262002). 324003). 144004). 21600 |
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Answer» The ratio of two NATURAL numbers P and Q is 2 : 3. Let the numbers be 2T and 3T. If 12 is added to both of them, their ratio BECOMES 11 : 16. ⇒ (2T + 12)/(3T + 12) = 11/16 ⇒ 32T + 192 = 33T + 132 ⇒ T = 60 ⇒ P = 2T = 120 and Q = 3T = 180 ∴ P × Q = 120 × 180 = 21600 |
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