Question
Two numbers are respectively 30% and 40% more than a
third number. Find the ratio of two numbers.Solution
Let the third number be x. According to the question, First number = (130/100) × x Second number = (140/100) × x Required ratio = [(130/100) × x] : [(140/100) × x] = 13:14
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