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Hardly a few days left in the RRB Clerk exam. In such a scenario, it is important to focus on those topics that are not only important but are helpful in solving other chapters as well. One such important and scoring topic is Ratio and proportion. It not only comes as a standalone question, but sometimes this concept helps in solving questions based on time and work, boat and stream, etc. In this blog, we are providing the key concepts, types of questions and common mistakes to avoid while solving the questions with a free PDF to practice. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Download Ratio and Proportion Questions for RRB Clerk Exam 2025<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In this section, we are providing Numerical Ability Questions for RRB Clerk Exam 2025 questions for the RRB Clerk Exam 2025. Our experts curate these after analysing previous years’ patterns. Download Now and practice as many questions as you can.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Key Concepts to Revise Before the RRB Clerk Exam<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In this section, we are providing the key concepts to revise before the RRB Clerk Exam. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Understanding Basic Ratios<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Ensure you are comfortable converting real values into ratios and simplifying them. Ratio simplification should be quick and accurate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Proportion<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Remember that a : b = c : d is the foundation for cross-multiplication. Most exam questions use this relationship for finding missing values.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Percentage\u2013Ratio Conversions<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Switching between percentages and ratios helps in profit\u2013loss, DI sets, and mixture questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Compound Ratios<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

These are used when multiple ratios are given and need to be combined. Accuracy in multiplying corresponding terms is crucial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Direct and Inverse Proportion<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Direct proportion increases together, while inverse proportion moves in opposite directions. This is important in Time\u2013Work and Speed\u2013Time\u2013Distance questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Types of Questions Asked in RRB Clerk Exam<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

After analysing the previous year\u2019s question patterns, these are the most common Ratio & Proportion question types seen in the RRB Clerk exam. Understanding these with examples will help you revise faster and improve accuracy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basic Ratio Simplification<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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Questions that check if you can reduce ratios, convert values into ratios, or adjust ratios after adding\/subtracting quantities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The ratio of boys to girls in a class is 24 : 36. Simplify the ratio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Solution:
Divide both by 12 \u2192 24\/12 : 36\/12 = 2 : 3.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Distribution-Based Questions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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Money or quantities divided in a given ratio.
Very common in DI and simple word problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u20b9900 is divided between A and B in the ratio 2 : 1.
How much does A receive?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Solution:
Total parts = 2 + 1 = 3
Value of 1 part = 900\/3 = 300
Amount for A = 2 parts = \u20b9600<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mixture and Alligation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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Questions where two substances are mixed in a ratio OR problems solved using the allegation rule.
These appear indirectly but regularly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A mixture has milk and water in the ratio 3 : 2.
If the total quantity is 25 litres, find the quantity of milk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Solution:
Total parts = 3 + 2 = 5
Milk = (3\/5) \u00d7 25 = 15 litres<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Time-Work Efficiency Ratio Questions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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Questions where efficiency or time taken is indirectly connected to ratio concepts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A and B can complete a work in the ratio of their efficiencies = 3 : 2.
If together they finish the work in 10 days, in how many days will A alone finish it?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Solution:
Efficiency ratio of A : B = 3 : 2
Work ratio (time taken) = 1\/efficiency = 2 : 3<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Total efficiency = 3 + 2 = 5 units\/day
Total work = 10 days \u00d7 5 units\/day = 50 units
A\u2019s time = 50 \/ 3 = 16\u2154 days<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ages and Partnership Questions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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Ratios appear in age gaps, future\u2013past ages, or investment\u2013time relationships in partnership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Example (Ages):<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The present age ratio of A and B is 4 : 5.
If B is 25 years old, find A\u2019s age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Solution:
4x : 5x \u2192 5x = 25 \u2192 x = 5
A\u2019s age = 4x = 20 years<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Example (Partnership):<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A invests \u20b96000 and B invests \u20b94000.
If A invests for 12 months and B invests for 6 months, find the profit-sharing ratio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Solution:
Effective capital ratios =
A \u2192 6000 \u00d7 12 = 72,000
B \u2192 4000 \u00d7 6 = 24,000<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ratio = 72,000 : 24,000 = 3 : 1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Common Mistakes to Avoid while solving the questions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In this section, we are talking about the common mistakes to avoid while solving the questions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n