Question

If 25% of a number is subtracted from a second number. If second number reduces to its five - sixths. What is the
ratio between the first number and the second number?
(a) 2:3
(b) 3:2
(c) 1:3
(d) data inadequate​

Answer 1

Answer:

ANSWER

Let the first and second numbers be x and y , respectively

y−x×

100

25

=y×

6

5

y−

4

x

=

6

5

y

6

1

y=

4

x

∴x:y=2:3