Two numbers are respectively 20% and 50% more than a third number. The ratio of

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

Options:

A . 2 : 5

B . 3 : 5

C . 4 : 5

D . 6 : 7

Answer: Option C

Let the third number be x.

Then, first number = 120% of x =
120x
=
6x
100
5

Second number = 150% of x =
150x
=
3x
100
2

Ratio of first two numbers =

6x
:
3x

= 12x : 15x = 4 : 5.
5
2

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