If A exceeds B by 40%, B is less than C by 20%, then A : C is

Answer: Option A

Let B = 100 Then,
A = 100 + 40% of 100 = 140
Let C = X
X - 20% of X = 100
0.8X = 100
X = $$\frac{100}{0.8}$$ = 125
∴ A : C = $$\frac{140}{125}$$ = 28 : 25