Question

by what per cent is 2000 less than 2400​

Answer 1

Answer:

Difference between Rs 2400 and Rs 2000 = Rs 2400- Rs 2000 = Rs 400 

The per cent by which Rs 2,000 is less than Rs 2,400 is

 (Less with respect to 2400. Hence, 2400 will be in the denominator!)

Rs 2000 is less than Rs 2400 by 16.66%

Now,

The per cent by which Rs 2,400 is more than Rs 2,000 is

(More with respect to 2000. Hence, 2000 will be in the denominator!)

Rs 2400 is more than Rs 2000 by 20%