If two numbers are in the ratio 1 / 3: 1 / 2, then by what percentage is the second number more than the first?

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If two numbers are in the ratio 1 / 3: 1 / 2, then by what percentage is the second number more than the first? (A) 50 % (B) 37 (1/2) % (C) 33 (1/3) % (D) 40 %

Tardigrade Admin · Accepted Answer

2: 3 ⇒ Percentage more =[((3-2)/2)] × 100=50 %

Q. If two numbers are in the ratio $1/3 : 1/2$ , then by what percentage is the second number more than the first?

$50%$

$37 \frac{1}{2} %$

$33 \frac{1}{3} %$

$40%$

$2 : 3 \Rightarrow$ Percentage more $= [\frac{( 3 - 2 )}{2}] \times 100 = 50%$

Q. If two numbers are in the ratio 1/3:1/2, then by what percentage is the second number more than the first?

50%

3721​%

3331​%

40%