Arithmeticmedium · Past Paper
Two numbers are 20% and 50% more than a third number respectively. What percent is the first number of the second?
A40%
B50%
C80%
D75%
✓ Correct Answer: C — 80%
Let 3rd number be 100. 1st = 120, 2nd = 150. (120/150) * 100 = 80%.
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