50 % of a number x is 62.5 % of another number y. What will be the ratio of x and y

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09 Nov 2010 Find the ratio

50 % of a number x is 62.5 % of another number y. What will be the ratio of x and y

OPtion

1) 3:2
2) 4:5
3) 3:8
4) 8:3
5) 2:3
6) 5:4
7) 1:4
8) 4:1
9) 2:9
10) 9:2

Solution

50x/100 = 62.5y/100
Implies that x/y = 5/4

Correct Option: 6 Best Solution (6)