# How Many did Ken Lose ? If

Ann, Bill and Ken shared some stamps in the ratio 2:3:4. After game, the ratio became 5:2:2. If Ann won 21 stamps, how many did ken lose?

1. 14
2. 21
3. 28
4. 7
Nitin Baudh Learner Asked on 18th August 2015 in

Explanation:-
Ann, Bill and Ken shared some stamps in the ratio = 2:3:4.
After game,
The ratio become = 5 : 2 : 2

Ann won 21 stamps,
Then, 5 X – 2 X = 21
3 X = 21
X = 21/3
X = 7

Then, the Ken lose = 4 X – 2 X = 2 X
2 X = 2 x 7 = 14

Hence, the answer is (1) 14.

Anurag Mishra Professor Answered on 21st August 2015.
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