Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Percentages

Question:

A : B = 12 : 17 and A is 20% more than C. If B is 15% less than D, then C is what percentage of D?

Options:

47.5%

50%

52.5%

55%

Correct Answer:

50%

Explanation:

Given :-

 A : B  =  12 : 17

Now , A is 20% more than C . i.e

A  :  C = 6 : 5  OR  12 : 10

B is 15% less than D . i.e.

B :  D = 85 : 100 

B :  D = 17 : 20 

So , Ratio of A , B , C & D

 A   :     B  :  C   :  D

 12  :   17  : 10   : 20

Required percentage = \(\frac{10}{20}\) × 100 = 50%