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      Question

      A line segment AB is 15 cm long. A point C is chosen on

      AB so that AC = 9 cm. If AC is increased by 10%, by how much percent does the length of CB decrease?
      A 28% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B 32% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C 15% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D 18% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      ATQ,

      AB = 15 cm

      AC = 9 cm

      Therefore, CB = 15 – 9 = 6 cm

      New AC = 1.10 Γ— 9 = 9.9 cm

      New CB = 15 – 9.9 = 5.1 cm

      Percentage decrease = {(6 - 5.1)/6} Γ— 100 = 15%

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