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Two numbers are respectively 20% and 50% more than a third number. The ratio of the two numbers is :__________?
Answer: Option C
LET THE THIRD NUMBER BE X.
THEN, FIRST NUMBER = 120% OF X = 120X/100 = 6X/5 SECOND NUMBET = 150% OF X = 150X/100 = 3X/2 RATIO OF FIRST TWO NUMBERS = 6X/5 : 3X/2 =12X : 15X = 4 : 5.
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LET THE THIRD NUMBER BE X.
THEN, FIRST NUMBER = 120% OF X = 120X/100 = 6X/5 SECOND NUMBET = 150% OF X = 150X/100 = 3X/2 RATIO OF FIRST TWO NUMBERS = 6X/5 : 3X/2 =12X : 15X = 4 : 5.
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