ColorLight : Dark Red 3 : 4 Blue 5 : 3 Green 1 : 3 Pink 1 : 7 Yellow 9 : 5 Orange 7 : 9 In a box, there are several balls. The pie-chart shows the percentage-wise distribution of 6 different colours…
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| Color | Light : Dark |
|---|---|
| Red | 3 : 4 |
| Blue | 5 : 3 |
| Green | 1 : 3 |
| Pink | 1 : 7 |
| Yellow | 9 : 5 |
| Orange | 7 : 9 |
In a box, there are several balls. The pie-chart shows the percentage-wise distribution of 6 different colours of balls; and total number of balls = 1000. Also, the ratio of the light and dark shades of the six colours of balls is given.
What is the total percentage of orange, yellow and pink balls in the box?
- 46
- 47
- 48
- 49
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B - 47
Orange 14% + Yellow 21% + Pink 12% = 47%. As a check, green (18%), red (21%) and blue (14%) make up the remaining 53%, and 47% + 53% = 100%.
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