Two numbers are in the ratio of 3 : 4. If 60% of the first number is 144, then 30% of the second number will be:
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. 96.
Calculations:
Let the numbers be 3x and 4x
According to the question,
⇒ 3x × 60/100 = 144
⇒ x = 16 × 5 = 80
Second number = 4 × 80 = 320
30% of second number = 30/100 × 320 = 96