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The number of employees in Obelix Menhir Co. is a prime number and is less than 300. The ratio of the number of employees who are graduates and above, to that of employees who are not, can possibly be (CAT 2006)

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101 : 88

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87 : 100

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110 : 111

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85 : 98

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97 : 84

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Solution

The correct option is E 97 : 84
Ans:(e)
Using options, we find that sum of numerator and denominator or 97 : 84 is (97 + 84) = 181 which is a prime number. Hence, it is the appropriate answer.

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