Question

Decrease 2550 in the ratio 10 : 6

• A. 1530
• B. 1430
• C. 1330
• D. 1230

Answer 1

The correct option is A

1530

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

Hence new quantity = 2550 $\times$ $\frac{6}{10}$

= 255 $\times$ 6

= 1530