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1)

Two numbers are respectively 20% and 50% more than a third number. These two numbers are in the ratio


A) 3:4

B) 4:5

C) 5:6

D) 6:7

E) 5:7

Answer:

Option B

Explanation:

Let the third number be 100. Then, First number = 120 and Second number =150

$\therefore$ Ratio $=\left(\frac{120}{150}\right)$ $=\left(\frac{4}{5}\right)$ $=4:5$