Question

Decrease 1331 in the ratio 11 : 7

• A. 847
• B. 874
• C. 2000
• D. 2041

Answer 1

The correct option is A

847

To decrease a given ratio a : b , we multiply the given quantity by $\frac{b}{a}$ where b < a

Hence new quantity = 1331 $\times$ $\frac{7}{11}$

= 121 $\times$ 7

= 847