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  1. Two numbers are respectively 20% and 50% more than a third number. The ratio of the two numbers is:

  2. A.

    2 : 5

    B.

    3 : 5

    C.

    4 : 5

    D.

    6 : 7

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    Answer : Option C

    Explanation :

    Let the third number be x.

     

    Then, first number = 120% of x = \( \frac { 120 X } { 100 } \) =\( \frac { 6 X } { 5 } \)

     

    Second number = 150% of x = \( \frac { 150 X } { 100 } \) = \( \frac { 3X } { 2} \)

     

     Ratio of first two numbers =[\( \frac { 6 X } { 5 } \)\( \frac { 3X } { 2} \)] = 12x : 15x = 4 : 5

     


KNIGHT said : (Jun 09, 2021)

THE QUESTION IS SAYING 20% AND 50% . WHY IS THE EXPLAINATION GIVEN 120% AND 150%