Question 68

Two numbers are, respectively, 17% and 50% less than a third number. The ratio of the two numbers is:

Solution

Let the third number be 100x.

Given,

First number is 17% less than third number ,

i.e; 100x - 17% of 100x = $$100x-\frac{17}{100}\times\ 100x=83x$$

Second number is 50% less than third number,

i.e; 100x - 50% of 100x = $$100x-\frac{50}{100}\times\ 100x=50x$$

Required Ratio = 83x : 50x = 83 : 50

Hence, Option D is correct.

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