Multiple choice

Two sums of money are in the ratio $8 : 9.$ If the first is Rs $172.80;$ the second is $194.40.$ State whether the following statement is true or false.

  1. True

  2. False
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Explanation

The ratio 172.80 / 194.40 simplifies by dividing both by 21.6, resulting in 8/9. Since the ratio matches the given 8:9, the statement is true.

AI explanation

According to the problem, the second sum should be the first sum multiplied by 9/8. Multiplying 172.80 by 9/8 gives exactly 194.40, confirming the statement is true.

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