Two numbers are 20% and 65% 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 4
Let 3rd no. is = 100
ATQ,
1st : 2nd : 3rd
80 : 35 : 100
⇓ ⇓
↔ +45 ↔
45 is to be added in 2nd no. so that it becomes equal to 1nd.
Increased percentage = \(\frac{45}{35}\) × 100 = 128.5%