Previous year MCQs

Aptitude & Reasoning UPPSC 2006 GS-I
Question

What least number must be subtracted from each of the numbers, 14, 17, 34, 42 so that the ratio of first two is the same as the ratio of the next two?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: 3

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “3”.
The correct answer is: (3) 2

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