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    Two numbers are respectively 30% and 37% less than a third number. What percentage of the first number is the second number?
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    Two numbers are respectively 30% and 37% less than a third number. What percentage of the first number is the second number?

    A.

    10%

    B.

    80%

    C.

    90%

    D.

    20%

    Correct option is C

    Given:

    First number = 30% less than third number.

    Second number = 37% less than third number.

    Find: What percentage of the first number is the second number using assumption method.

    Solution:

    Let third number = 100

    First number = 100 - 30 = 70

    Second number = 100 - 37 = 63

    Required% = 6370×100\frac{63}{70} \times 100​ = 90

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