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Question
The difference of two numbers is 15% of their sum. The ratio of the larger number to the smaller number is ______.
Options
23 : 17
11 : 9
17 : 11
23 : 11
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Solution
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
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