Multiple choice

Two numbers are respectively 25\% and 65\% more than a third number. The ratio of these two numbers is:

  1. $25 : 42$
  2. $16 : 17$
  3. $16 : 19$
  4. $25 : 33$
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Let the third number be 100. First number is 25% more: 125. Second number is 65% more: 165. Ratio = 125:165. Divide by 5: 25:33. This matches option D.