Aptitude - Ratio and Proportion - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Ratio and Proportion - General Questions (Q.No. 2)
2.
Two numbers are respectively 20% and 50% more than a third number. The ratio of the two numbers is:
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Let the third number be x.
| Then, first number = 120% of x = | 120x | = | 6x |
| 100 | 5 |
| Second number = 150% of x = | 150x | = | 3x |
| 100 | 2 |
 Ratio of first two numbers = |
 |
6x | : | 3x |  |
= 12x : 15x = 4 : 5. |
| 5 | 2 |
Discussion:
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Sameer khan said:
9 years ago
Ganapathy and Ramesh concept are easy and right.
Sujathaasree said:
2 years ago
How come 120 and 150 came? Please explain to me.
(22)
Rajini said:
9 years ago
Your concepts is good @Ganapathy and @Ramesh.
Bindu D K said:
6 years ago
20%= 120.
50% = 150.
120:150 = 120/150 = 4:5.
50% = 150.
120:150 = 120/150 = 4:5.
Aabir said:
6 years ago
I could not understand it. Please explain it.
Sumit said:
1 decade ago
Let it be of 100. It is most convennience.
N.PRASANTH said:
4 years ago
120/100:150/100
= 120:150,
= 12:15,
= 4:5.
= 120:150,
= 12:15,
= 4:5.
(4)
Vin said:
1 year ago
Thanks everyone for explaining the answer.
(6)
Riddhi said:
7 years ago
Why you take 100 here? Please explain me.
Shalini e said:
4 years ago
Thank you all for explaining the concept.
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