If 25% of x is equal to 40% of y, what is the ratio x:y?

A 2:5

B 4:5

C 5:8

D 8:5

✓ Correct Answer: Option D

Translate the statement into an equation: 0.25x = 0.40y. To find x:y, divide both sides by y and by 0.25: x/y = 0.40/0.25 = 40/25 = 8/5. So, x:y = 8:5.

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The correct answer to the question "If 25% of x is equal to 40% of y, what is the ratio x:y?" is Option D: 8:5.

The other options — A) 2:5, B) 4:5, C) 5:8 — are incorrect for this GRE Exam Prep question. As explained above: Translate the statement into an equation: 0.25x = 0.40y. To find x:y, divide both sides by y and by 0.25: x/y = 0.40/0.25 = 40/25 = 8/5. So, x:y = 8:5.

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If 25% of x is equal to 40% of y, what is the ratio x:y?

✓ Correct Answer: Option D

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