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A's weight is 25% of that of B and 40% of that of C. What percentage of C's weight is B's weight? |
120% 150% 160% 200% |
160% |
A = 25% of B = \(\frac{ 1 }{ 4 }\)B A : B = 1 : 4 A = 40% of C = \(\frac{ 2 }{ 5}\)C A : C = 2 : 5 Now, A : B : C = 2 : 8 : 5 Percentage of C's weight is B's weight = \(\frac{ 8}{ 5 }\) × 100% = 160% The correct answer is Option (3) → 160% |