Question 56

Two numbers are respectively 25% and 65% more than a third number. The ratio of the two numbers is:

Solution

Let the third number = a

Given,

First number is 25% more than third number

$$=$$> First number = $$\frac{125}{100}a$$

Second number is 65% more than third number

$$=$$> Second number = $$\frac{165}{100}a$$

$$\therefore\ $$Ratio of first and second number = $$\frac{125}{100}a:\frac{165}{100}a$$ = $$25:33$$

Hence, the correct answer is Option C

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