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SSC Quantitative Aptitude Ratio and Proportion Question Bank Ratio and Proportion (II)

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    An employer reduces the number of his employees in the ratio 9 : 8 and increases their wages in the ratio 14 : 15. If the original wage was Rs. 18900, find the ratio in which the wage bill is decreased.

    A) 20 : 21

    B) 21 : 20

    C) 20 : 19

    D) 19 : 21

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    [b] Ratio of reduction is number of employees = 9 : 8 Ratio of increment in wages = 14 : 15 Now, ratio of reduction in the wage bill \[=9\times 14:8\times 15=126:\text{ }120=21:20\]


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