Question : If a number A is 40% less than another number B and B is 20% more than 100, then what is the value of A?
Option 1: 58
Option 2: 84
Option 3: 72
Option 4: 66
Answer (1)
18th Jan, 2024
Correct Answer: 72
Solution :
B is 20 % more than 100.
⇒ B = 120% × 100 = 120
A is 40% less than B.
⇒ A = 60% × B = 0.6 × 120 = 72
Hence, the correct answer is 72.
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