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    Two numbers are, respectively, 30% and 40% more than the third number. The ratio of the second number to the first number is:
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    Two numbers are, respectively, 30% and 40% more than the third number. The ratio of the second number to the first number is:

    A.

    26:28

    B.

    14:13

    C.

    39:42

    D.

    13:14

    Correct option is B

    Given:
    Two numbers are respectively 30% and 40% more than the third number.
    Solution:
    Let the third number be 100.
    So, first number = 100+30100×100100+ \frac{30}{100}×100​​
    First number = 100 + 30 = 130
    Second number = 100+40100×100100+\frac{40}{100}×100​​
    Second number = 100 + 40 = 140
    Ratio of second number to the first number = 140130\frac{140}{130}​=14:13

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