What is the ratio of Faheem's salary to Imran's salary to Naveed's salary if Faheem makes 80,000 rupees ,Imran 70,000 rupees and Naveed makes 50,000 rupees ?
Correct answer: B. 8:7:5
- A. 80:70:60
- B. 8:7:5
- C. 4:7:5
- D. 7:8:5
Explanation
The salary ratio is Rs. 80,000:Rs. 70,000:Rs. 50,000. Dividing each term by Rs. 10,000 gives 8:7:5, which is already in simplest form. The likely mistake is choosing a, which uses the salary figures without reducing the ratio.
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