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Equal fractions of quantities (x% of A = y of B): find the ratio or shares

This type of question, asked 4 times: 18 Jul 2023 S2, 24 Sep 2024 S1, 12 Sep 2025 S3, 18 Sep 2025 S3. All 4 questions below, oldest first.

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  1. Question 1

    18 Jul 2023 S2

    67
    In a factory, 48% of the number of male workers is equal to two-third of the number of female workers. What is the ratio of the number of males to that of the females in the factory?

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  2. Question 2

    24 Sep 2024 S1

    74
    A, B and C invested money in a business such that 2 times A's share, 4 times B's share and 6 times C's share are all equal. If they earned ₹44,000, find the share of A.

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  3. Question 3

    12 Sep 2025 S3

    51
    If 60%60\% of A = 0.3 of B = 16\frac{1}{6} of C, find A: B: C.

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  4. Question 4

    18 Sep 2025 S3

    53
    If 40%40\% of A = 0.50.5 of B = 14\frac{1}{4} of C, then what is A: B: C?

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