If two positive numbers are in the ratio 1/12 : 1/9, then by what percent is the second number more ...

If two positive numbers are in the ratio 1/12 : 1/9, then by what percent is the second number more than the first?

Quiz

Answer/Solution

33.33%

Steps/Work

Given ratio = 1/12 : 1/9 = 9 : 12
Let first number be 9x and the second number be 12x.
The second number is more than first number by 3x.
Required percentage = 3x/9x * 100 = 33.33%.
Answer:C