Question

When any number is divided by 12, then dividend becomes $\frac{1}{4}$ th of the other number. By how much percent first number is greater than the second number?

• A. 150
• B. 200
• C. 300
• D. Date inadequate

Answer 1

The correct option is B 200

Let the number be $x$ and $y$

Then, $\frac{x}{12}=\frac{y}{4}$

$=>x=3y$

Required percentage $=\frac{x-y}{y}\times 100$ % $=\frac{3y-y}{y}\times 100$ % $=\frac{2y}{y}\times 100$ % $=200$