Question

The difference of two numbers is 15% of their sum. The ratio of the larger number to the smaller number is ______.

विकल्प

• 23 : 17

• 11 : 9

• 17 : 11

• 23 : 11

Answer 1

The difference of two numbers is 15% of their sum. The ratio of the larger number to the smaller number is 23 : 17.

Explanation:

(x − y) = (x + y) `3/20`

⇒ 20x − 20y = 3x + 3y

⇒ 17x = 23y

⇒ x : y

⇒ 23 : 17