Quantitative Aptitude Ques 857

Question: Two numbers x and y are respectively 20% and 50% more than a third number, x is how much per cent of y?

Options:

A) 30

B) 45

C) 60

D) 80

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

  • Let the third number be 100. Then, $ x=120 $ and $ y=150 $

$ \therefore $ Required percent $ =\frac{x}{y}\times 100%=\frac{120}{150}\times 100%=80% $