Two numbers A and B are, respectively, 80% and 20% more than a third number C. The ratio of the numbers A to B is:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
Here,
A and B are, respectively, 80% and 20% more than a third number C
A : B : C = \(\frac{9C}{5}\) : \(\frac{6C}{5}\) : C
⇒ Ratio of the numbers A to B = \(\frac{9C}{5}\) : \(\frac{6C}{5}\)
⇒ 9C : 6C = 3 : 2.