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Two numbers A and B are such that the sum of 5% of A and 4% of B is two-third of the sum of 6% of A and 8% of B. Find the ratio of A : B.

A. 2 : 3

B. 1 : 1

C. 3 : 4

D. 4 : 3

E. None of the above

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Correct choice: D

Explanation:

5% of A + 4% of B =	2	(6% of A + 8% of B)
	3

	5	A +	4	B	=	2		6	A +	8	B
	100		100			3		100		100

	1	A +	1	B	=	1	A +	4	B
	20		25			25		75

		1	-	1	A =		4	-	1	B
		20		25			75		25

	1	A =	1	B
	100		75

A	=	100	=	4	.
B		75		3

Required ratio = 4 : 3

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