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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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ColorLight : Dark
Red3 : 4
Blue5 : 3
Green1 : 3
Pink1 : 7
Yellow9 : 5
Orange7 : 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 ratio of dark pink balls to the dark green balls?
  1. 6:9
  2. 7:8
  3. 7:9
  4. 6:8

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: C - 7:9
Pink = 120, dark pink = 7/8 x 120 = 105; green = 180, dark green = 3/4 x 180 = 135. 105:135 = 7:9.

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