Question

    A is 5 percent more than B and B is 10 percent more than

    C, then by what percentage is A more than C.
    A 20 percent Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 15.5 percent Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 10 percent Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 12 percent Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    A = B + 5% of B = B × (105/100) B = C + 10% of C = C × (110/100) A = C × (110/100) × (105/100) = 1155/1000 A is (155/1000) more than C. In terms of percentage, A = C × (155/1000) × 100 = 15.5%

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