If 40 per cent of a number is added to an other number then it becomes 125 per cent of itself. What will be the ratio of first and second numbers?\nOptions:\n(A) 8 : 5\n(B) 5 : 7\n(C) 5 : 8\n(D) Data inadequate\n(E) None of these Hmmm, my stream of consciousness:
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40x⁄100 + y = 125x⁄100 ⇒ x⁄y = 20⁄17 So, the answer is (E).
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