Question

    The ratio of the number of English books to Hindi books in a library shelf is 3:2. If 140 Hindi books are written by Pradeep, which constitutes 35% of the Hindi books, then find the difference between the number of English books and Hindi books in the shelf.

    A 200 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 180 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 300 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 220 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Number of Hindi books = 140/0.35 = 400 Number of English books = 400 × (3/2) = 600 Required difference = 600 – 400 = 200

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