Arithmetichard · Past Paper
40% of a number is equal to 3/5th of another number. Find the ratio of first number to second number.
A2:3
B3:2
C3:4
D5:3
✓ Correct Answer: B — 3:2
0.4x = 0.6y => x/y = 0.6/0.4 = 3/2.
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