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If two number are in the ratio `1//3:1//2,` then by what percentage is the second number more than the first ?

A

`50%`

B

`37^(1/2)%`

C

`33^(1/3)%`

D

`40%`

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The correct Answer is:
A
`2:3implies"percentage more"=[((3-2))/(2)]xx100=50%`
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