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If 15% of x is three times of 10% of y, then x : y =

A1 : 2

B2 : 1

C3 : 2

D2 : 3

Answer:

B. 2 : 1

Read Explanation:

15% of x = 3 ×10% of y (15/100)x = 3 × (10/100)y (3/20)x = (3/10)y x/y = 60/30 x : y = 2 : 1


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