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Tom's salary is 150% of John’s salary. John’s salary is 80% of Steve’s salary. What is the ratio of Steve's salary to Tom’s salary ?

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Description: Tom's salary is 150% of John’s salary. John’s salary is 80% of Steve’s salary. What is the ratio of Steve's salary to Tom’s salary ?

Solution

Let Steve's salary = $$Rs.$$ $$10$$

=> John's salary = $$\frac{80}{100}\times10=Rs.$$ $$8$$

=> Tom's salary = $$\frac{150}{100}\times8=Rs.$$ $$12$$

$$\therefore$$ Ratio of Steve's salary to Tom’s salary = $$\frac{10}{12}=5:6$$

=> Ans - (D)

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