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Two numbers A and B are such that the sum of 5% of A and 4% of B is two-third of the sum of 6% of A and 8% of B. Find the ratio of A : B.

Correct Answer: 4 : 3

Explanation:

5% of A + 4% of B = 2  (6% of A + 8% of B)
3



5  A + 4  B = 2 6  A + 8  B
100 100 3 100 100



1  A + 1  B = 1  A + 4  B
20 25 25 75



1 - 1 ❩ A =  4 - 1 ❩ B
20 25 75 25



1  A = 1  B
100 75



A = 100 = 4 .
B 75 3


∴ Required ratio = 4 : 3


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