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Two numbers are respectively 70% and 60% more than a third number. Find the ratio of two numbers.

Q: Two numbers are respectively 70% and 60% more than a third number. Find the ratio of two numbers.

Let the third number be x. According to the question, First number = (170/100)×x Second number = (160/100)×x Required ratio = [(170/100)×x] : [(160/100)×x] = 17:16

A 16:13

B 15:14

C 14:17

D 17:16

E None of these

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