Mukesh weight 56.7 kg. If he reduces his weight in the ratio 7:6. New weight of Mukesh is ?
Choose one
A) 47.6  B) 48.6  C) 49.6  D) 50.6  E) 51.6

Rationale: given ratio is 7 : 6 ; let weight before and after reduction be 7 x and 6 x respectively . a / q 7 x = 56.7 = > x = 56.7 / 7 = > x = 8.1 reduced weight = 6 x = 6 * 8.1 = 48.6 ; hence reduced weight = 48.6 answer : b
Answer: B