Two numbers are respectively 20% and 50% more than a third number. The ratio of the two numbers is :__________?

Ratio and Proportion 15/11/2021

A. 2 : 5
B. 3 : 5
C. 4 : 5
D. 6 : 7

Let the third number be x.
Then, first number = 120% of x = 120x/100 = 6x/5 second numbet = 150% of x = 150x/100 = 3x/2 Ratio of first two numbers = 6x/5 : 3x/2 =12x : 15x = 4 : 5.

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