two numbers are respectively 20% and 50% more than a third number the ratio of the two numbers is

Question

two numbers are respectively 20% and 50% more than a third number the ratio of the two numbers is

 

let first no is x

second no is x

20% add in number

 

100   x

120   ?

6/5

 

first  is 6/5 and second i did same way what i did for first 2/3 

(6/5)/(2/3)

 

4/5 this is answer

 

my confusion is how can both no  we assumed as x and answer come is right  

Answer 1

The two numbers are, in terms of third number x, 1.2x and 1.5x.

The ratio of these two numbers is 1.2 to 1.5, or 12 to 15, which reduces to 4/5.