Arithmeticmedium · Past Paper
If 15% of x = 20% of y, then x : y is:
A3 : 4
B4 : 3
C15 : 20
D2 : 3
✓ Correct Answer: B — 4 : 3
0.15x = 0.2y => x/y = 0.2/0.15 = 20/15 = 4/3.
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