Question

    Weight of 'B' is 40% more than that of 'A' and 20% more

    than that of 'C'. Weight of 'A' is approximately how much percent less than that of 'C'?
    A 14.28% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 28.56% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 22.45% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 22.45% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let the weight of 'B' be '42x' kg Therefore, weight of 'A' = (42x/1.4) = '30x' kg Weight of 'C' = (42x/1.2) = '35x' kg Now, required percentage = {(35x – 30x)/35x} X 100 = 14.28%  

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