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1. Two number M and N are such that the sum of 5% of M and 4% of N is two-third of the sum of 6% of M and 8% of N. What is the ratio of M and N?
- A. 1 : 1
- B. 1 : 1
- C. 1 : 1
- D. 1 : 1
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Let's set up the equation based on the given information:
5% of M + 4% of N = (2/3) * (6% of M + 8% of N)
Now, let's simplify and solve for the ratio of M and N.
First, convert percentages to decimals:
0.05M + 0.04N = (2/3) * (0.06M + 0.08N)
Now, eliminate the fractions by multiplying both sides by 3 (the least common multiple of 3 and 2):
3 * (0.05M + 0.04N) = 2 * (0.06M + 0.08N)
Now, distribute on both sides:
0.15M + 0.12N = 0.12M + 0.16N
Next, let's isolate terms with M and N on different sides of the equation:
0.15M - 0.12M = 0.16N - 0.12N
0.03M = 0.04N
Now, divide both sides by 0.03 to find the ratio of M and N:
(M/N) = (0.04N) / 0.03M
(M/N) = (4/3) * (N/M)
Now, simplify the ratio:
(M/N) = 4/3
So, the ratio of M to N is 4:3. The correct answer is 4:3.
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