Multiple choice

Two numbers are 10% and 25% more than the third number respectively. The ratio of the these two numbers is:

  1. $18 : 25$
  2. $22 : 25$
  3. $19 : 25$
  4. $23 : 25$
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Let third number be x. First number = x + 0.10x = 1.10x. Second number = x + 0.25x = 1.25x. Ratio = 1.10x / 1.25x = 1.10 / 1.25 = 110/125 = 22/25. This simplifies to 22:25, making option B correct.