If two positive numbers are in the ratio 1/8 : 1/5, then by what percent is the second number more than the first?	Pick one:
A) 70%
B) 90%
C) 60%
D) 50%
E) 65%
Given ratio = 1/8 : 1/5 = 5 : 8   Let first number be 5x and the second number be 8x.   The second number is more than first number by 3x.   Required percentage = 3x/5x * 100 = 60%.   Answer:60%3 /5  * 100= 
<gadget id="calculator">3 /5  * 100</gadget>
<output>60</output>
60%.   Answer:60%
<result>C</result>
If two positive numbers are in the ratio 1/8 : 1/5, then by what percent is the second number more than the first?