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Two numbers are respectively 25% and 20% less than a third number. What percent is the first number of the second ?
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- 5%
- 75%
- 80%
- 93.75%
Correct Option: D
Rule : If two numbers are respectively p% and q% less than the third number, first number as a percentage of second is
| × 100% | ||
| 100 - q |
Here , p = 25% , q = 20%
| ∴ Required percentage = | × 100% | |
| 100 - 20 |
| Required percentage = | × 100% = 93.75% | |
| 80 |