Question

If 17 % of P is same as 13 % of Q, then the ratio of Q : P is:

• A. 17 : 13
• B. 13 : 5
• C. 13 : 17
• D. 5 : 13

Answer 1

Answer:

A. 17 : 13

Given :

17% of P = 13% of Q

Calculation :

17% of P = 13% of Q

⇒ $(\frac{17}{100})\times{P}=(\frac{13}{100})\times{Q}$

⇒ 17P = 13Q

⇒ $\frac{Q}{P}=\frac{17}{13}$

∴ Q : P is 17 : 13.