If x% of 200=y% of 250, find y:x.
Correct answer: D. 4:5
- A. 5:4
- B. 5:2
- C. 2:5
- D. 4:5
Explanation
The equality is (x/100) × 200 = (y/100) × 250, so 200x = 250y and y:x = 200:250 = 4:5. Therefore the ratio is 4:5. The likely mistake is option a, 5:4, caused by reversing the requested ratio y:x.
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