Arithmeticmedium · Past Paper
If A's height is 25% more than B's height, by what percent is B's height less than A's height?
A20%
B25%
C30%
D15%
✓ Correct Answer: A — 20%
Percentage less = [r / (100 + r)] * 100 = [25 / 125] * 100 = 20%.
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