Question

If a dozen mirrors are fallen down. The ratio between broken and unbroken mirrors is

Answer 1

They can not be in the ratio of 3:2

Option (C) is correct.

Explanation:

Complete statement:

If a carton containing a dozen mirrors is dropped,which of the following cannot be the ratio of broken mirrors to unbroken mirrors?

(A) 2:1 (B) 3:1 (C) 3:2 (D) 7:5

Solution:

• For dividing 12 into two whole number the sum of the terms must be a factor of 12.
• The sum of 3:2 = 5 which is not a factor of 12.
• Thus they can not be in the ratio of 3:2

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