Multiple choice

If 30% of a number is equal to 31% of another number, what is the ratio of the first number to the second number?

  1. 30 : 31

  2. 31 : 30

  3. 61 : 30

  4. 30 : 61

  5. None of these
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Let the first number = x and other number = y

So, x*30/100 = y*31/100

x/y = 31/30 

x : y = 31 : 30

So, the required ratio is 31 : 30.

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