Multiple choice

Two sums of money are in the ratio $\dfrac{2}{5}$. If the second sum is Rs.95 then first sum is

  1. Rs. $28$
  2. Rs. $21$
  3. Rs. $42$
  4. Rs. $38$
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Explanation

The ratio is 2/5. If the second sum (5 parts) is 95, then 1 part is 95 / 5 = 19. The first sum (2 parts) is 2 * 19 = 38.

AI explanation

The ratio of the two sums is 2:5, which means the first sum equals the second sum multiplied by 2/5. Multiplying 95 by 2/5 gives 38.

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