Question

    In a given years, A sold 1600 caps while B sold 30% more

    number of caps than A and C sold 20% less number of caps than B. Find the ratio between the number of caps sold by C to that by A in the given year.
    A 27:25 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 17:25 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 26:25 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 17:27 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Total number of caps sold by B = 130% of 1600 = 1.30 × 1600 = 2080 Total number of caps sold by C = 80% of 2080 = 0.80 × 2080 = 1664 Required ratio = 1664:1600 = 26:25

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