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Two numbers are, respectively, 30% and 40% more than the third number. The ratio of the second number to the first number is:

  1. A
    26:28
  2. B
    14:13
  3. C
    39:42
  4. D
    13:14

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

Let the third number be 100.
First number = 30% more than 100=130

Second number = 40% more than 100=140

We need to find the ratio of the second number to the first number:

Ratio=
First number
Second number

=
130
140

=
13
14


Thus, the ratio is 14:13.

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Two numbers are, respectively, 30% and 40% more than the third number. The ratio of the second number to the first number is:
A
26:28
B
14:13
C
39:42
D
13:14

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