Question : Two numbers are 35% and 50% less than a third number. By what percentage must the second number be increased to make it equal to the first number?
Option 1: 23.08%
Option 2: 15%
Option 3: 25%
Option 4: 30%
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Correct Answer: 30%
Solution :
Let the third number be 100.
Then, the first number is 65 and the second number is 50.
So, the required percentage = $\frac{65–50}{50}$ × 100 = $\frac{15}{50}$ × 100 = 30%
Hence, the correct answer is 30%.
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