Two numbers are 30% and 55% lesser than the third number. By what percent should the second number be increased so that it becomes equal to the first number?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
Let 3rd no. is = 100
ATQ,
1st : 2nd : 3rd
70 : 45 : 100
⇓ ⇓
↔ +25 ↔
25 is to be added in 2nd no. so that it becomes equal to 1nd.
Increased percentage = \(\frac{25}{45}\) × 100 = 55.6%