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Each percentage multiplies its own term before the ratio is reduced

Numbers of Rose, Lotus, and Marigold plants in a garden are in the proportion 8:5:7. Later, 75%, 40% and 50% more plants of their respective categories were added. What will be the new proportion of plants, in the same order?

  1. A.5:3:4
  2. B.4:2:3✓ Correct
  3. C.5:4:3
  4. D.7:4:5

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