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Current Question
Salary of X is 30% more than Y. Y is what percent less than x = ____.
  • A. 30%
  • B. 25 1/13 %
  • C. 23 1/13 %
  • D. 22 1/13 %
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
Percentage difference formula.
Related Question 1
In an exam of 500 marks, A scores 10% less than B, B scores 25% more than C, and C scores 20% less than full marks. Find A’s mark percentage.
  • A. 70%
  • B. 90%
  • C. 80%
  • D. 75%
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
Stepwise percentage adjustment gives 80%.
Related Question 2
A man buys an article at 10% less than its value and sells it at 10% more. What is his gain percent?
  • A. No profit
  • B. 20%
  • C. Less than 20%
  • D. More than 20%
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
The combined effect gives more than 20% gain.
Related Question 3
If P is 6 times Q, what percent is Q less than P?
  • A. 83⅓%
  • B. 16⅔%
  • C. 90%
  • D. 60%
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
Q = 1/6 P → decrease = 83⅓%.
Related Question 4
A person sells an article at 10% loss. If he had bought it at 20% less and sold it for Rs. 55 more, he would have gained 40%. Find the cost price.
  • A. Rs. 200
  • B. Rs. 225
  • C. Rs. 250
  • D. None
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
Solving the Equation gives CP = Rs. 250.
Related Question 5
Three flags of different coloRs. Number of signals using 1 or more flags is ____.
  • A. 6
  • B. 9
  • C. 15
  • D. 18
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
Total combinations excluding empty = 2³ −1.