Question: Two numbers are respectively 20% and 50% more than a third number. The ratio of the two numbers is:
[A].2 : 5
3 : 5
4 : 5
6 : 7
[A].
[B].
[C].
[D].
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
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 |