B is 10% more than A. C is 20% less than

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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Percentages

Question:

B is 10% more than A. C is 20% less than A. B is what percentage more than C ?

Options:

45%

27.5%

37.5%

25%

Correct Answer:

37.5%

Explanation:

10% = \(\frac{1}{10}\) & 20% = \(\frac{1}{5}\)

Ratio of , A : B = 10 : 11

A : C = 5 : 4

Overall A : B : C = 10 : 11 : 8

Required percentage = \(\frac{11- 8}{8}\) × 100 = 37.5%