If two positive numbers are in the ratio 1/6 : 1/5, then by what percent is the second number more than the first?
Answers: A) 70% B) 90% C) 60% D) 50% E) 20%
Given ratio = 1/6 : 1/5 = 5 : 6   Let first number be 5x and the second number be 9x.   The second number is more than first number by 1x.   Required percentage = x/5x * 100 = 20%.   Answer:20%
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If two positive numbers are in the ratio 1/6 : 1/5, then by what percent is the second number more than the first?