The ratio of the prices of three articles X, Y and Z is 8 : 5 : 3. If the prices of X, Y and Z are increased by 25%, 20% and 33 1/3% respectively, then what would be the ratio of the new prices of X, Y and Z?
Q1. The ratio of the prices of three articles X, Y and Z is 8 : 5 : 3. If the prices of X, Y and Z are increased by 25%, 20% and 33 1/3% respectively, then what would be the ratio of the new prices of X, Y and Z?
Answer: 5:03:02
Explanation: New prices: X = 8×1.25 = 10, Y = 5×1.20 = 6, Z = 3×(4/3) = 4; ratio = 10 : 6 : 4 = 5 : 3 : 2.