Two numbers are respectively 20% and 50% more than a third number. What is the ratio of the first two numbers? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Two numbers are respectively 20% and 50% more than a third number. What is the ratio of the first two numbers?

A. 2:5

B. 4:5

C. 3:5

D. 5:6

Answer: Option B

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Let the third number be 100. First number = 120. Second number = 150. Ratio = 120:150 = 4:5.

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