Question

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.

• A. 1:2
• B. 6:5
• C. 5:6
• D. 2:1

Answer 1

Answer:

C. 5:6

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