A is 20% more than B, which is 25% less

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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Percentages

Question:

A is 20% more than B, which is 25% less than C. Which of the following is true about A and C?

Options:

A = 0.9C

A = 1.1C

A = 0.95C

A = C

Correct Answer:

A = 0.9C

Explanation:

20% = \(\frac{1}{5}\) & 25% = \(\frac{1}{4}\)

Ratio of , A : B = 6 : 5

B : C = 3 : 4

Overall A : B : C = 18 : 15 : 20

\(\frac{A}{C}\) = \(\frac{18}{20}\)

A = 0.9C