Question

Two numbers are 30% and 40% less than a third number. First number as a percentage of the second is

• A. 75%
• B. $113\frac{1}{3}\%$
• C. $116\frac{2}{3}\%$
• D. $166\frac{2}{3}\%$

Answer 1

The correct option is C $116\frac{2}{3}\%$

b'If the third number is 100, then first number is 70 and the second number is 60
$⟹$ 70 as a percentage of 60 is $\frac{70}{60}\times 100\%$
$=116\frac{2}{3}\%$'