If 12.5% of p is equal to 50% of q, what is the ratio p : q?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. 4 : 1.
12.5% of p = 50% of q
⇒ (12.5/100)p = (50/100)q
⇒ 12.5p = 50q
⇒ p/q = 50/12.5 = 4
⇒ p : q = 4 : 1