New RBI Grade B 2025 Notification will come Soon! Enroll Here

    Question

    In a park, the ratio of oak to pine trees is 7:4. If 21

    oak trees and 12 pine trees are planted, the ratio of pine trees to oak trees becomes 3:5. Find the original number of pine trees.
    A 15 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 12 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 25 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 28 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ATQ, Let the initial number of oak trees be 7x and pine trees 4x. After adding, oak trees = 7x+21, pine trees = 4x+12. New ratio (pine to oak): (4x+12/7x+21) = 3/5 Cross-multiplying = Original number of pine trees = 4x = 4×3 = 12.

    Practice Next

    Relevant for Exams: