If two positive numbers are in the ratio 1/8 : 1/5, then by what percent is the second number more than the first?
Choose the correct answer.
A) 67%.	B) 70%.	C) 60%.	D) 68%.	E) 80%.
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= 
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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?