Question

If 50% of X = 75% of Y, then X : Y = *

Answer 1

Answer:

(50/100)*(x-y) =(30/100)*(x+y)

=>5x-5y=3x+3y

=>2x=8y

=>y=x/4

=>y=(25/100)x

Therefore y is 25% of x.

Answer 2

(50/100)X = (75/100)Y
X=(3/2)Y
Now,
X/Y=(3/2)Y / Y
X/Y=3/2