When a number is added to a second number , the sum is 33.33% of the second number . What is the ratio between the first number and second number ?

3:7

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7:4

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7:3

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Data inadequate

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Solution

The correct option is B Data inadequate
Data inadequate reason
$x + y = 33.33 p e r c e n t o f y$
$x + y = \frac{1}{3} \times y$
The ratio is coming out to be negative
Then data inadequate

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