Practicing Success
A is 35% more than B, and B is 33.33% less than C. If C is 25% more than D, then A is what percentage more than D? |
25% 14% 12% 12.5% |
12.5% |
35% = \(\frac{7}{20}\) 33% = \(\frac{1}{3}\) 25% = \(\frac{1}{4}\) A : D 35% ⇒ 27 : 20 33.33% ⇒ 2 : 3 25% ⇒ 5 : 4 ——————————— 270 : 240 27 : 24 = 3 (difference) A is = \(\frac{3}{24}\) × 100 = 12.5% more than D. |