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Two numbers A and B are such that the sum of 6% of A and 9% of B is three-fourth of the sum of 9% of A and 8% of B. Find the ratio of A : B.
A) 3 : 2 B) 2 : 1 C) 5 : 2 D) 3 : 4 E) 4 : 1

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4(6%a+9%b)=3(9%a+8%b)
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It is option d
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6a/100 + 9b/100 = 3/4(9a/100 +8b/100)

(6a+9b)/100 = 3/4 (9a+8b)/100

6a+9b = 3/4 (9a+8b)

24a+36b = 27a+24b

3a= 12b

a/b = 4/1

a:b = 4:1
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