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Railways PYQCBT 2 2017

RRB NTPC · Question 12

Two numbers are respectively 40% and 60% more than a third number. The ratio of first number to the second number is:

  1. 7 : 9

  2. 8 : 9

  3. 8 : 7

  4. 7 : 8

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Answer: (D) 7 : 8

Explanation

If the third number is 100, the two numbers are 140 and 160. Ratio = 140 : 160 = 7 : 8.