If 40% of a number is equal to two-thirds of another number, what is the ratio of the first number to the second?	Select the correct option
A) 7 : 3 B) 3 : 7 C) 2 : 5 D) 5 : 3 E) None of these
Suppose the first number is x and the second numbery.   Therefore, 40% of x = 2⁄3 of y   ∴ x⁄y = 2⁄3 × 100⁄40 = 5⁄3   Answer 5 : 3
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If 40% of a number is equal to two-thirds of another number, what is the ratio of the first number to the second?