Question

A woman increased her weight by 5:4. Her original weight is 60kg. Find her increase in weight.

• A. 15
• B. 20
• C. 25
• D. 30

Answer 1

The correct option is A

15

From the given information we can construct the equation $\frac{5}{4}$*60 = x, where x is the final weight.

Solving it we get x = 75. Hence the increase in weight is 75-60 = 15.