Question

If two numbers are greater than a third number by 35% and 55%, respectively, what is the ratio of these two numbers

Answer 1

Let the 3rd number be x

then 1st number = x + 35% of x = x + 35x/100 = 135x/100

second number be = x + 55% of x = x + 55x/100 = 155x/100

ratio of 1st and 2nd number will be

135x/100 = 155x/100

135:155

27:31

ratio of those 2 numbers be 27:31