Question

Two numbers are respectively 30% and 50% more than a third number. First number is approximately how much percent less than the second number?

A 10% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B 13% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C 22% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D 18% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
E none of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

Let the third number be 100 First number = 100 + 30% of 100 = 130 Second number = 100 + 50% 0f 100 = 150 Required percent = 150-130/150*100 = 13.33%

Practice Next
×
×