Question

If a surpasses b by 40 % and b is not as much as c by 20 %, then a:c =?

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Given,

A = B + 40% of B

A = 140/100 * B

Now,

A/B = 14/10

B = C - 20% of C

B = 80/100 *C

B/C = 8/10

SO,

A/C = (A/B) * (B/C) = (14 *8) / (10 *10) = 28 : 25.