Question

A and B have Rs. 40 and Rs. 50 respectively. A spends Rs. 18 and B spends Rs. 21. Who is more extravagant ? (Show the steps ; chapter - ratio )

Answer 1

A spent Rs 18 out of 40
Percentage he spent = 18/40× 100= 45%
B spent Rs 21 out of 50
Percentage he spent = 21/50×100= 42%

Therefore A spent more percentage of money than A. Ratio of A to B percentage spent by them is 45:42 = 15:14