Two numbers are respectively 20 percent and 50 percent more than a third number the ratio of two no
Hello,
Let the third number be x.
- The first number is 20% more than the third number, so it is x+0.2x=1.2x.
- The second number is 50% more than the third number, so it is x+0.5x=1.5x.
The ratio of the two numbers is:
1.2x/1.5x = 12/15 = 4/5
Final Answer:
The ratio of the two numbers is 4:5 .
Hello,
Let the third number be x.
- The first number is 20% more than the third number, so it is x+0.2x=1.2x.
- The second number is 50% more than the third number, so it is x+0.5x=1.5x.
The ratio of the two numbers is:
1.2x/1.5x = 12/15 = 4/5
Final Answer:
The ratio of the two numbers is 4:5 .