If 80% of X is 36 more than 60% of Y and 120% of X is equal to Y, then the difference between X and Y is:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
80% = \(\frac{4}{5}\) & 60% = \(\frac{3}{5}\)
ATQ,
\(\frac{4}{5}\) × X = 36 + \(\frac{3}{5}\) × Y
4X = 180 + 3Y
4X - 3Y = 180 ------(1)
Now ,
\(\frac{6}{5}\) × X = Y
Put value of Y in equation 1
4X - 3 × \(\frac{6}{5}\) × X = 180
\(\frac{2X}{5}\) = 180
X = 450
Now , \(\frac{6}{5}\) × X = Y
\(\frac{6}{5}\) × 450 = Y
Y = 540
Now , Difference of X & Y = 540 - 450 = 90