Mathematics
Reena reduces her weight in the ratio 5 : 4. What is her weight now, if originally it was 70 kg?
Ratio Proportion
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Answer
Given,
Reena reduces her weight in the ratio 5 : 4
Let her orignal weight be 5x and new weight be 4x.
Reena's orignal weight = 70 kg
⇒ 5x = 70
⇒ x =
⇒ x = 14 kg
Reena's new weight = 4x
= 4 × 14
= 56 kg.
Hence, Reena's present weight = 56 kg.
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