Two numbers are respectively 25% and 65% more than a third number. The ratio of the two numbers is:
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e 25 : 33
Let the third number be 100 then the first number will be
⇒ 100 × 1.25 = 125
The second number will be
⇒ 100 × 1.65 = 165
The required ratio is 125 / 165
⇒ 25 / 33 or 25 : 33