There is a ratio of 10 : 13 between two numbers. If 80 percent of the first is 16, then 50% of the second number is
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
A : B
10 : 13
According to the question,
⇒ 10x × 60% = 16
⇒ x = 2,
⇒ A = 10(2) = 20,
⇒ B = 13(2) = 26
⇒ 50% of B = 50% of 26 = 13.