{"id":58656,"date":"2025-08-01T17:51:47","date_gmt":"2025-08-01T12:21:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/?p=58656"},"modified":"2025-08-01T17:53:46","modified_gmt":"2025-08-01T12:23:46","slug":"ratio-proportion-questions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ratio-proportion-questions\/","title":{"rendered":"Ratio and Proportion, Concepts, Short Tricks, and Strategies"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_77 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span 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Topics I Should Revise Next?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ratio-proportion-questions\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>Ratio and Proportion is an important topic in quantitative aptitude. Questions from this topic are less time-consuming and easy to solve. In this blog, we have provided the key formulas to solve ratio and proportion questions, along with short tricks and strategies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Ratio_and_Proportion_in_Quantitative_Aptitude\"><\/span>What Is Ratio and Proportion in Quantitative Aptitude?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ratio<\/strong> is a comparison of two quantities using division. It shows how many times one quantity is contained in another.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Proportion<\/strong> states that two ratios are equal. It is a statement showing equivalence of two ratios.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This topic appears in exams because it tests <strong>basic arithmetic reasoning<\/strong>, <strong>logical comparison<\/strong>, and <strong>problem-solving speed<\/strong>, especially in financial and commercial scenarios.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Skills required:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Logical comparison<\/li><li>Fast simplification<\/li><li>Applying inverse\/compound ratio techniques<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Is_Ratio_and_Proportion_Important_in_Competitive_Exams\"><\/span>Why Is Ratio and Proportion Important in Competitive Exams?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One to two questions always come from this topic, which are easy to solve and less time-consuming. The details of the number of questions asked from this topic are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Exam<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>No. of Questions<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Difficulty<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SSC CGL \/ CHSL<\/td><td>1\u20132<\/td><td>Easy<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>IBPS PO \/ SBI PO<\/td><td>1\u20132<\/td><td>Moderate<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>RRB NTPC \/ Group D<\/td><td>1<\/td><td>Easy<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>State PSC \/ Police<\/td><td>1\u20132<\/td><td>Moderate<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ibps-po-mock-test\/?ref=contac-acb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Attempt A Free IBPS PO Mock Test<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Terms_Used_in_Ratio_and_Proportion_Questions\"><\/span>Terms Used in Ratio and Proportion Questions <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The terms that are commonly used to solve questions based on ratio and proportion are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Term<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Explanation<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Ratio (a : b)<\/strong><\/td><td>Comparison between two quantities (a is to b)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Proportion (a : b = c : d)<\/strong><\/td><td>Two ratios are said to be in proportion; a\/b = c\/d<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Cross Multiplication<\/strong><\/td><td>If a\/b = c\/d, then a \u00d7 d = b \u00d7 c<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Continued Proportion<\/strong><\/td><td>If a : b = b : c, then b is the mean proportional<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Mean Proportion<\/strong><\/td><td>Mean of two numbers a and b is \u221a(ab)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Third Proportion<\/strong><\/td><td>If a : b = b : c, then c is the third proportion<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Duplicate Ratio<\/strong><\/td><td>The ratio of squares: a\u00b2 : b\u00b2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Inverse Ratio<\/strong><\/td><td>When the product of elements is constant; reverse relationship<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Compound Ratio<\/strong><\/td><td>Resultant of multiplying two or more ratios: ac : bd<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Equivalent Ratios<\/strong><\/td><td>Ratios that represent the same relationship, e.g., 2:4 = 1:2<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_the_Types_of_Ratio_and_Proportion_Questions_in_Quantitative_Aptitude\"><\/span>What Are the Types of Ratio and Proportion Questions in Quantitative Aptitude?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Types of questions that are asked in ratio and proportion are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Direct Ratio Problems<\/strong>: Straightforward comparison<\/li><li><strong>Proportion-based Word Problems<\/strong>: &#8220;If A : B = 2:3 and B : C = 4:5, find A : C&#8221;<\/li><li><strong>Mixture &amp; Partnership Problems<\/strong>: Based on proportional shares<\/li><li><strong>Time-Work\/Money Ratios<\/strong>: Embedded in compound problem statements<\/li><li><strong>Inverse Ratio<\/strong>: Scenarios involving speed-time or men-work questions<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ratio_and_Proportion_Formulas_for_Quantitative_Aptitude\"><\/span>Ratio and Proportion Formulas for Quantitative Aptitude<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Formulas used to solve ratio and proportion questions are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"434\" height=\"304\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-1.png\" alt=\"Rato and Proportion formulas\" class=\"wp-image-223544\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/sbi-po-mock-test\/?ref=contac-acb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Attempt A Free SBI PO Mock Test<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ratio_and_Proportion_Tricks_for_SSC_CGL_and_Other_Exams\"><\/span>Ratio and Proportion Tricks for SSC CGL and Other Exams<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tricks to solve ratio and proportion quantitative aptitude questions are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Convert all ratios into fractions for faster simplification<\/li><li>Use cross-multiplication to verify proportionality<\/li><li>Combine ratios step-by-step for chain ratio problems<\/li><li>Remember standard triples: 2:3:4, 3:4:5<\/li><li>In partnership\/money questions, treat ratio as share units<\/li><li>For reverse calculations, use inverse ratio directly<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Solved_Ratio_and_Proportion_Questions_from_2024%E2%80%9325_Exams\"><\/span>Solved Ratio and Proportion Questions from 2024\u201325 Exams<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Question 1:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Asked in SSC CGL 2024 Tier 1 Shift 2 \u2013 Memory-Based<\/strong><br>If A : B = 3:5 and B : C = 2:7, find A : B : C.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer<\/strong>:<br>A : B = 3:5<br>B : C = 2:7<br>Make B common: LCM of 5 and 2 = 10<br>A:B = 6:10, B:C = 10:35 \u2192 A:B:C = 6:10:35<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Question 2:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>From IBPS PO Prelims 2024 \u2013 Memory Based<\/strong><br>A sum of \u20b98400 is divided between A and B in the ratio 5:2. What is B\u2019s share?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer<\/strong>:<br>Total parts = 5 + 2 = 7<br>B\u2019s share = 27\u00d78400=\u20b92400\\frac{2}{7} \\times 8400 = \u20b9240072\u200b\u00d78400=\u20b92400<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Question 3:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Asked in RRB NTPC 2024 \u2013 Memory-Based<\/strong><br>If a:b = 4:5 and b:c = 6:7, find a:c.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer<\/strong>:<br>a:b = 4:5, b:c = 6:7<br>Make b common (LCM of 5 and 6 = 30)<br>a:b = 24:30, b:c = 30:35 \u2192 a:c = 24:35<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ratio_and_Proportion_Concepts_for_Bank_Exams\"><\/span>Ratio and Proportion Concepts for Bank Exams<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Bank exams often include <strong>compound ratios<\/strong>, <strong>time-work based proportions<\/strong>, or <strong>profit-loss proportions<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Example<\/strong>:<br>A and B invest in a business in the ratio 5:4. After 8 months, C joins and the profit is divided in the ratio 20:16:9. Find for how many months C invested.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2192 Use ratio \u00d7 time = share for each partner and solve proportionally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ssc-cgl-mock-test\/?ref=contac-acb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Attempt A Free SSC CGL Mock Test<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_Mistakes_to_Avoid_while_Solving_Ratio_and_Proportion\"><\/span>Common Mistakes to Avoid while Solving Ratio and Proportion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While solving Ratio and Proportion Quantitative Aptitude questions, candidates must keep the below points in mind:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Confusing proportion with percentage comparison<\/li><li>Not equalizing common terms before combining ratios<\/li><li>Dividing incorrectly while distributing quantities<\/li><li>Skipping units (Rs, kg, hrs) in word problems<\/li><li>Failing to reduce ratios to their simplest form before solving<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_Related_Topics_I_Should_Revise_Next\"><\/span>What Are Related Topics I Should Revise Next?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Topics you should revise next are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Questions based on Time and Distance<\/li><li>Rules and Practice Questions of Simplification<\/li><li>Shortcuts and Patterns of Number Series<\/li><li>Various types of Questions Based on Data Interpretation<\/li><li>Tricks &amp; Examples of Inequalities<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1754050493127\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q1. What is the basic concept of ratio and proportion?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">A ratio compares two quantities, while proportion states that two ratios are equal.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1754050494076\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q2. How do I find the third proportion between two numbers?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">If a : b = b : c, then c is the third proportion, calculated as c = b\u00b2 \/ a.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1754050495585\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q3. How do I simplify compound ratio problems quickly?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Multiply corresponding terms directly: (a : b) \u00d7 (c : d) = ac : bd.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1754050496673\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q4. Is it necessary to reduce ratios to the lowest terms?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, simplifying helps avoid calculation mistakes and makes comparisons easier.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1754050497343\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q5. 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