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A 40 cm long paper strip was cut into two strips in the ratio 5 3 The longer strip was further divid...........

Quantitative Aptitude (SBI-PO) Ratio, Proportion

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A 40 cm long paper strip was cut into two strips in the ratio 5 : 3. The longer strip was further divided into two strips in the ratio 4 : 1, while the smaller strip was also divided into two strips in the ratio 3 : 2. What is the difference between the lengths of the two shortest strips?

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Explanation:

- Initial Division: The 40 cm strip is cut into two in a 5:3 ratio. This makes the strips 25 cm (longer) and 15 cm (shorter).

- Further Division of Longer Strip: The 25 cm strip is further divided in a 4:1 ratio. This results in strips of 20 cm and 5 cm.

- Further Division of Shorter Strip: The 15 cm strip is further divided in a 3:2 ratio. This results in strips of 9 cm and 6 cm.

- Finding Two Shortest Strips: The two shortest strips are 5 cm and 6 cm long.

- Finding the Difference: The difference between the two shortest strips (6 cm and 5 cm) is 1 cm.

- Correct Answer: 1 cm.

- Correct Option: Option 1 - 1 cm

By: Parvesh Mehta

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