Mathematics Practice Assignment
Topic: Ratio, Proportion, and Unitary Methods | Class: 6 CBSE | Level: Advanced / Challenge
Instructions: Solve the following advanced-level word problems showing all necessary steps clearly. All
monetary values are expressed in Indian Rupees (₹).
Question 1
Two numbers are in the ratio 5:7. If 6 is subtracted from each of the numbers, the new ratio becomes
3:5. Find the original numbers.
Question 2
A sum of money is divided among A, B, and C in the ratio 3:5:7. If C gets ₹32,000 more than A, find the
total sum of money.
Question 3
The ratio of the number of boys to girls in a school is 8:5. If there are 160 more boys than girls, find the
total strength of the school.
Question 4
If 15 men can complete a piece of work in 24 days, working 8 hours a day, in how many days can 20
men complete the same work working 6 hours a day?
Question 5
A car travels 216 km in 4 hours. Find the distance it will travel in 7 hours at the same speed, and the
time it takes to cover 486 km.
Question 6
The sides of a triangle are in the ratio 3:4:5, and its perimeter is 84 cm. Find the length of each side and
the area of the triangle if it is a right-angled triangle.
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Question 7
The cost of 15 kg of sugar is equal to the cost of 6 kg of honey. If 4 kg of honey costs ₹96,000, find the
total cost of 10 kg of sugar and 5 kg of honey.
Question 8
Two containers have milk and water in the ratios 3:1 and 5:2 respectively. If 28 litres of the mixture from
the first container and 35 litres from the second container are mixed together, what is the ratio of milk to
water in the final mixture?
Question 9
A train covers a certain distance at a uniform speed. If the speed of the train is increased by 10 km/hr, it
takes 2 hours less to cover the distance. If the speed is reduced by 10 km/hr, it takes 3 hours more. Find
the original speed and the total distance.
Question 10
In a mixture of 60 litres, the ratio of milk to water is 2:1. What amount of water must be added to the
mixture so that the ratio of milk to water becomes 1:2?
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