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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 × 9 = 9.9 cm

    New CB = 15 – 9.9 = 5.1 cm

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

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