The difference of two numbers is 15% of their sum. The ratio of the larger number to the smaller number is
Options:
A . 17 : 11
B . 23 : 11
C . 11 : 9
D . 23 : 17
Answer: Option D Answer: (d)Let the numbers be x and y where x > y. Then, x - y =$15/100$(x + y)x – y = $3/20$(x + y)20x – 20y = 3x + 3y 20x – 3x = 20y + 3y17x = 23y ⇒ $x/y = 23/17$
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