Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Percentages

Question:

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?

Options:

250%

200%

150%

100%

Correct Answer:

150%

Explanation:

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%