Question
During a particular year, 'R' managed to sell 1500
shirts. 'A' sold 30% more shirts than 'R', and 'X' sold 20% fewer shirts than 'A'. What is the ratio of shirts sold by 'X' compared to those sold by 'R' in that year?Solution
ATQ, Total number of shirts sold by 'A' = 130% of 1500 = 1.30 × 1500 = 1950 Total number of shirts sold by 'X'= 80% of 1950 = 0.80 × 1950 = 1560 Required ratio = 1560:1500 = 26:25
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