Two numbers are 90% and 75% lesser than the third number. By what percent should the first number be increased so that it becomes equal to the second number?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
Let 3rd no. is = 100
ATQ,
1st : 2nd : 3rd
10 : 25 : 100
⇓ ⇓
↔ +15 ↔
15 is to be added in 1st no. so that it becomes equal to 2nd.
Increased percentage = \(\frac{15}{10}\) × 100 = 150%