If 45 percent of X is equal to 15 percent of Y, then what is the value of X : Y?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. 1 : 3.
45% of X = 15% of Y
⇒ 45/100 × X = 15/100 × Y
⇒ X/Y = 15/100 × 100/45
⇒ X/Y = 1 : 3