Question 61

75% of a number x is equal to $$\dfrac{2}{5}$$ of another number y. What is the ratio between x and y?

Solution

Given, 75% of x = $$\dfrac{2}{5}$$ of y
$$\dfrac{2}{5} = 40$$%
Then, 75% of x = 40% of y

$$\dfrac{x}{y} = \dfrac{40}{75} = \dfrac{8}{15}$$

Therefore, $$x : y = 8 : 15$$

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