Question

Two numbers are, respectively, 17% and 50% more than a third number. The ratio of the two numbers is?.

• A. 27 ∶ 25
• B. 39 ∶ 50
• C. 19 ∶ 11
• D. 29 ∶ 25

Answer 1

Answer:

B. 39 ∶ 50

Given : 

Two numbers are, respectively, 17% and 50% more than a third number.

Calculation : 

Let the third number be 100.

First Number = $100\times\frac{117}{100}=117$

Second Number = $100\times\frac{150}{100}=150$

Ratio = 117 : 150

⇒ 39 : 50

∴ The correct answer is 39 : 50.