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 9 of 14.
Prashant said:
1 decade ago
20% of 'x' + 'x' (20% more than third number)
=> 120/100x
=> 120/100x
Anomi said:
3 years ago
Why do we need to use 100 to multiply? Please explain to me.
(25)
Ugyen Dema said:
5 years ago
I am getting 2:5. Please anyone explain the answer clearly.
Anjaney said:
9 years ago
@Kunal.
It is 100 because ratio should be treated as 100.
It is 100 because ratio should be treated as 100.
Alexa said:
9 years ago
% always means 100 so we 1st take 100 as the cmplt no.
Gok said:
1 decade ago
Please clearly say why you added 100 in 20% and 50%?
Wasiu mujeeb said:
3 years ago
It is very helpful. Thanks all for the explanation.
(14)
SUGANYA.P said:
1 decade ago
I do know understand this concepts please explain.
Shahjahan said:
9 years ago
How you get 120 and 150? Confused. Please help me.
Sravan said:
4 years ago
Here, Why should we consider 100? Please explain.
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