Question

Find the value obtained by decreasing 1551 in the ratio 11 : 7.

• A. 687
• B. 987
• C. 787
• D. 887

Answer 1

The correct option is B 987

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

Hence, new quantity
= $1551\times \frac{7}{11}$
= $141\times 7$
= $987$