ABC26GN2969 · Ratio and Proportion

Subject: General Aptitude · Chapter: Ratio and Proportion · Exam: · Marks: · Difficulty:

If $\frac{2}{3} A=75 \%$ of $B$, then $A: B$ is
(a)1 : 1
(b)9 : 8
(c)8 : 9
(d)10 : 11
Answer
Answer (as printed): B
Explanation
$\frac{2}{3} A=75 \%$ of $B \Rightarrow \frac{2}{3} A=\frac{75}{100} B=\frac{3}{4} B$ $\Rightarrow \frac{A}{B}=\frac{3}{4} \times \frac{3}{2}=\frac{9}{8} \Rightarrow A: B=9: 8$.

Explanation as extracted from the printed page; notation may be imperfect.

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