Arithmetic Ability
Ratio and Proportion

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Q.

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

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Correct choice: C

Explanation:

Let the third number be x. Then, first number = 120% of x =120x/100 = 6x/5 Second number =150% of x = 150x/100 = 3x/2 Ratio of first two numbers = 6x/5 : 3x/2 = 12x : 15x = 4 : 5
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