Question

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

• A. 1 : 2
• B. 2 : 1
• C. 3 : 2
• D. 2 : 3

Answer 1

Answer:

B. 2 : 1

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