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      Question

      The ratio of the number of pencils to pens in a box is

      14:5. The number of pencils is increased by 50% and the number of pens is decreased by 20%. Find the new ratio of pencils to pens in the box. TYPE 15
      A 27:2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B 21:4 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C 6:1 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D 7:2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      E 9:2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      Let the original number of pencils and pens in the bag be 14x and 5x respectively. Required ratio = (1.50 x 14x) : (0.8 x 5x) = 21:4

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