Question

A sweet item contains sugar and flour in the ratio 3 : 4. If 400g of flour is used in the sweet item, then the quantity of sugar used in the sweet item is

• A. 300g
• B. 350g
• C. 400g
• D. 450g

Hint:

In ratios, divide the known quantity by its ratio part to find one unit value.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Concept: Use ratio proportion method. Explanation: Sugar : Flour = 3 : 4 Flour = 400g corresponds to 4 parts So, 1 part: \[ 400 \div 4 = 100g \] Sugar = 3 parts: \[ 3 \times 100 = 300g \]