Question

If 40% of 70 is x % more than 30% of 80, then find 'x:

• A. 40%
• B. 16.67%
• C. 33.33%
• D. 14.2%

Answer 1

Answer:

B. 16.67%

40% of 70 70 x (40/100) = 40 And, 30% of 80 80 x (30/100) = 24 Now, 28 is more than 24 by =28 - 24 = 4 28 is more than 24 by= (4/24) x 100 = 16.67%