If a number x is 10% less than another number y and y is 10% more than 125, then x is equal to · ABC26GN2257

Subject: General Aptitude · Chapter: Percentage

If a number $x$ is 10\% less than another number $y$ and $y$ is 10\% more than 125, then $x$ is equal to

(a)123.75

(b)140.55

(c)143

(d)150

Answer

Answer (as printed): A

Explanation

$y=125+10 \%$ of $125=125+12.50=137.50$. $\therefore x=137.50-10 \%$ of $137.50=137.50-13.75=123.75$.

Explanation as extracted from the printed page; notation may be imperfect.

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