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 number of green balls?
- 180
- 170
- 185
- 190
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A - 180
Green = 18% of 1000 = 180. The light : dark ratio of 1 : 3 splits these into 45 light and 135 dark balls; the total counts both shades.
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