Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Percentages

Question:

Number p is 15% more than 150. If k is 15% less than p, then k is equal to:

Options:

136.324

166.625

116.328 

146.625

Correct Answer:

146.625

Explanation:

15% = \(\frac{3}{20}\) & 85% = \(\frac{17}{20}\) 

ATQ,

p = 150 + \(\frac{3}{20}\) × 150 = 172.5

k = 85% of p

= \(\frac{17}{20}\) × 172.5

= 146.625