Question

If y exceeds x by 15 % then x is less than y by what percent?

A 13(1/25) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B 13(1/23) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C 13(1/24) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D 13(1/22) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

y exceeds x by 15%, => y = 1.15x => x = y/1.15 Required % = [{y - (y/1.15)}/y] x 100 = 13(1/23)

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