If 30% of x is equal to 20% of y, then find x ∶ y.

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  1. 2 ∶ 3
  2. 3 ∶ 2
  3. 2 ∶ 5
  4. 5 ∶ 2

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Option 1 : 2 ∶ 3
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Given:

If 30% of x is equal to 20% of y, then find x ∶ y.

Formula Used:

30% of x = 20% of y

0.3x = 0.2y

Calculations

0.3x = 0.2y

3x = 2y

x/y = 2/3

∴ x ∶ y = 2 ∶ 3

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