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Two numbers are respectively 20% and 50% more than a third number. The ratio of the two numbers is:
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A.
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2 : 5
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B.
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3 : 5
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C.
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4 : 5
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D.
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6 : 7
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Let the third number be x.
Then, first number = 120% of x =
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120x
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=
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6x
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100
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5
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Second number = 150% of x =
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150x
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=
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3x
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100
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2
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Ratio of first two numbers =
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6x
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:
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3x
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= 12x : 15x = 4 : 5.
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5
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2
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