Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Percentages

Question:

A number P is 20% more than a number Q but 10% less than a number R. What percentage is number Q of number R?

Options:

80

85

75

90

Correct Answer:

75

Explanation:

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

Ratio of   ,   P   :   Q  =  6  :   5

                  P   :   R  =  9   :   10

⇒ P : Q : R = 18  :   15  :  20

Required percentage =  \(\frac{15}{20}\) × 100

= 75%