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  1. Two numbers A and B are such that the sum of 5% of A and 4% of B is
    2
    rd of the sum of 6% of A and 8% of B. The ratio A : B is
    3

    1. 4 : 3
    2. 3 : 4
    3. 1 : 1
    4. 2 : 3
Correct Option: A

According to question ,
Numbers ⇒ A and B

A × 5
+
B × 4
100100

=
2
A × 6
+
B × 8
3100100

⇒ 5A + 4B =
12A + 16B
3

⇒ 15A + 12B = 12A + 16B
⇒ 15A – 12A = 16B – 12B
⇒ 3A = 4B
A
=
4
= 4 : 3
B3



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