f 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 choice from the following answers
A) 50%	B) 80%	C) 60%	D) 84%	E) 87%
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>
f two positive numbers are in the ratio 1/8 : 1/5, then by what percent is the second number more than the first?