Question

    Two numbers are less than a third number by 20% and 26%

    respectively. Find the percent by which the second number is less than the first.
    A 16% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 12.5% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 10% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 7.5% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E 8% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let the third number be 100. Then, first number will be = 100 – 20 = 80 And the second number will be = 100 – 26 = 74 Required % = [(80 – 74)/80] × 100 = 7.5%

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