Consider the statements below. Statement I: The ratio 2 : 7 is larger than the ratio 4: 5. Statement II: The ratio of 3 : 8 is larger than the ratio 2 : 9 Which statement(s) is/are correct
Only Statement I
Only Statement II
Both Statements I and II
Neither Statement I nor Statement II
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In the given question only Statement II is correct.
- Statement I states, The ratio of 2:7 is greater than 4:5
Ratio 2:7 = 0.285
Ratio 4:5 = 0.8
Therefore Ratio 4:5 is greater than 2:7
- Statement II states, The ratio of 3:8 is greater than 2:9
Ratio 3:8 = 0.375
Ratio 2:9 = 0.222
Therefore 3:8 is greater than 2:9
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