If two positive numbers are in the ratio 1/8 : 1/5, then by what percent is the second number more than the first?

Question

Answer 1

A. 40%
B. 33 1/3%
C. 60%
D. 66 2/3%
E. None of these

Explanation:

Given ratio = 1/8 : 1/5 = 5 : 8

Let first number be 5x and the second number be 8x.
The second number is more than first number by 3x.
Required percentage = 3x/5x * 100 = 60%.

Correct Answer: 60% ✔

Last Updated: February 07, 2020