The number of employees in a company is a prime number and 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: - 28601

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Q. The number of employees in a company is a prime number and 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:

(A) 101 : 88
(B) 87 : 100
(C) 110 : 111
(D) 97 : 84

Correct Answer - Option(D)

Explanation by: Mahesh Chandra

Using options,
We find that the sum of numerator and denominator of 97 : 84 is (97 + 84) = 181 which is a prime number.
Hence, it is the appropriate answer

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