If the first number and the second number is 25% and 50% more than the third number respectively, find the respective ratio between the first and the second number.

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If the first number and the second number is 25% and 50% more than the third number respectively, find the respective ratio between the first and the second number.

A1:2

B6:5

C5:6

D2:1

Answer:

C. 5:6

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Let the third number be 100 First number = 100 x 125/100 = 125 Second number = 100 x 150/100 = 150 Ratio of first number to second number = 125 : 150 = 5 : 6

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