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 14 of 14.
Rohith said:
11 months ago
Let x first number is 100 , 20% is more i.e; 120.
Let y second number is 100, 50% is more i.e; 150.
So, 120 : 150 is 4 : 5.
Let y second number is 100, 50% is more i.e; 150.
So, 120 : 150 is 4 : 5.
(35)
Sravya said:
11 months ago
Here third nbr 100 say.
20%,50%is more than 100 respectively.
then;
120 %, 150%, 100%.
120 : 150 : 100.
120 : 150.
4 : 5.
20%,50%is more than 100 respectively.
then;
120 %, 150%, 100%.
120 : 150 : 100.
120 : 150.
4 : 5.
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Katyani said:
9 months ago
Very helpful. Thanks everyone.
(10)
SUNIDHI SANDEEP KONDEKAR said:
2 months ago
Yes, option C 4:5 is the right answer.
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