If A is 20% taller than B, by what perce

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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Percentages

Question:

If A is 20% taller than B, by what percent is B shorter than A?

Options:

20%

25%

16.66%

None of these

Correct Answer:

16.66%

Explanation:

Let height of B be 100, then, height of A is 120.

Percentage by which B is shorter = 120 - 100 = 20

\(\frac{20 }{120 }\) x 100 = 16.67%