Of the two numbers, 28% of the first is equal to 64% of the second. What is the ratio of the first and second numbers?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. 16 : 7.
Given:
28% of the first is equal to 64% of the second number
Calculations:
Let the first and second number be x and y.
According to the question;
⇒ 28% of x = 64% of y
⇒ x/y = 16/7
Hence, the required ratio is 16 : 7.