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:
134 comments Page 11 of 14.
Aayusha said:
8 years ago
I understand now, thank @Satish Rathnam.
Bharadwaj said:
1 decade ago
Sathish ratnam was explained very well.
Samira said:
1 decade ago
Hey @Satish how you get 1.2 & 1.5 ?
Manish kumar said:
9 years ago
What to do, if asked for third number?
Sayani said:
7 years ago
We can assume the third number as 100.
Divith said:
2 years ago
Nice, thanks everyone for explanation.
(2)
SUNIDHI SANDEEP KONDEKAR said:
2 months ago
Yes, option C 4:5 is the right answer.
(1)
Changaganjeet singh said:
9 years ago
Your method is easy.
Thanks @Ramesh.
Thanks @Ramesh.
Shah Saain said:
9 years ago
@Ali.
Good and clear method. Thanks.
Good and clear method. Thanks.
Preetam paul said:
5 years ago
How come 120 percent? Please explain.
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