The ratio of the number of man and woman in a company is 5 : 4. If the number of men and women increase by 16% and 15% respectively, then what will be the new ratio of men and women?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. 29 : 23.
Calculations:
Given ratio of men and women = 5 : 4
Let the number of men and women be 5x and 4x
After increment, we get
⇒ 5x × 116 : 4x × 115
⇒ 29 : 23