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Another approach :-

It is important to remember that if the ratio of one group to another is x:y, the total number of objects in the two groups together must be a multiple of x + y. So since the ratio of rams to ewes on the farm is 4 to 5, the total number of sheep must be a multiple of 9 (4 parts plus 5 parts). And since the ratio of rams to ewes in the first pen is 4 to 11, the total number of sheep in the first pen must be a multiple of 15 (4 parts plus 11 parts). Since the number of sheep in each pen is the same, the total number of sheep must be a multiple of both 9 and 15.

If we assume that the total number of sheep is 45 (the lowest common multiple of 9 and 15), the number of rams is 20 and the number of ewes is 25 (ratio 4:5).

45/3 = 15, so there are 15 sheep in each pen. Therefore, there are 4 rams and 11 ewes in the first pen (ratio 4:11). This leaves 20 - 4 = 16 rams and 25 - 11 = 14 ewes in the other two pens. Since the second and third pens have the same ratio of rams to ewes, they must have 16/2 = 8 rams and 14/2 = 7 ewes each, for a ratio of 8:7 or 8/7.
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A certain farm has a group of sheep, some of which are rams (males) and the rest ewes (females). The ratio of rams to ewes on the farm is 4 to 5. The sheep are divided into three pens, each of which contains the same number of sheep. If the ratio of rams to ewes in the first pen is 4 to 11, and if the ratio of rams to ewes in the second pen is the same as that of rams to ewes in the third, which of the following is the ratio of rams to ewes in the third pen?

A. 8/7
B. 2/3
C. ½
D. 3/12
E. 1/6

let r=rams in pen 3
e=ewes in pen 3
15s=total sheep in pen 1
r+e=15s
r+e is a multiple of 15
plugging in choice A, assume r+e=8 rams+7 ewes=15 sheep
pen 1 must also contain 15 sheep: 4 rams+11 ewes
thus, total farm rams/ewes ratio=20/25=4/5
A
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A certain farm has a group of sheep, some of which are rams (males) and the rest ewes (females). The ratio of rams to ewes on the farm is 4 to 5. The sheep are divided into three pens, each of which contains the same number of sheep. If the ratio of rams to ewes in the first pen is 4 to 11, and if the ratio of rams to ewes in the second pen is the same as that of rams to ewes in the third, which of the following is the ratio of rams to ewes in the third pen?

A. 8/7
B. 2/3
C. ½
D. 3/12
E. 1/6

Use weighted averages. You have a "total population" which you have split. This should remind you of weighted averages.

Concentration of rams in total population = 4/9
Concentration of rams in first pen = 4/15
Concentration of rams in second and third pens combined = x (same concentration in both pens)
Since number of sheep in each pen is the same, the weight of first pen:second and third combined = 1:2

1/2 = (x - 4/9)/(4/9 - 4/15)

1/2 *(4/3)*(2/15) + 4/9 = x

8/15 = x

Ratio of rams:ewes = 8:7

Answer (A)
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Let's say total 90 sheeps this means rams 40:50 ewes.

Now each group had 30 sheeps.
This implies in group 30*4/15=8 rams and 22 ewes.

Rams left 40-8=32
Ewes left 50-22=28

Now both groups have same ratio this 2r:2e = 32:28

r:e = 8:7

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Did it in a slightly lenghty way, posting it here to showcase one more method in case.

Took LCM of 9, 5 and 11=495
Let 495 be the total number of sheeps
9x=495
x=55
Male Sheeps= 55*4
Female Sheeps=55*5
Dividing 495 by 3, we have 165 sheeps in each pen
First pen is 4:11, 15y=165, y=11
Male in first pen=44
Female in first pen is 121
Balance male sheeps=(55*4)-44=176
Balance Female sheeps= (55*5)-121=154
Since the sheeps are equal in both of remaining pens, male sheeps will be 176/2=88 and female sheeps will be 154/2=77
Ratio=88/77 or 8/7



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A certain farm has a group of sheep, some of which are rams (males) and the rest ewes (females). The ratio of rams to ewes on the farm is 4 to 5. The sheep are divided into three pens, each of which contains the same number of sheep. If the ratio of rams to ewes in the first pen is 4 to 11, and if the ratio of rams to ewes in the second pen is the same as that of rams to ewes in the third, which of the following is the ratio of rams to ewes in the third pen?

A. 8/7
B. 2/3
C. 1⁄2
D. 3/12
E. 1/6
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