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    Question

    If y exceeds x by 15 % then x is less than y by what

    percent?
    A 13(1/25) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 13(1/23) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 13(1/24) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 13(1/22) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    y exceeds x by 15%, => y = 1.15x => x = y/1.15 Required % = [{y - (y/1.15)}/y] x 100 = 13(1/23)

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