Question

    P's income is 20% more than Q's income and Q's income is

    30% more than R's. By what percent is P's income more than R's?
    A 60 percent Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 50 percent Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 56 percent Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 65 percent Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let the R's income be 100. Q's income is 30% more than R's = 100 + 30% 0f 100 =130. P's income is 20% more than Q's income = 130 + 20% 0f 130 = 156 P's income - R's income = 156 - 100 = 56 ⇒ 156 - 100/100 = 56%

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