Question

F number x is 10 percent less than another number y and y is 10 percent more than 125, then find out the value of x? Select one: a. 123.75 b. 122 c. 123 d. 122.25

Answer 1

Answer:

123.75

Step-by-step explanation:

Given

x = y - 0.1y   i.e.(y - (10/100) * y)

x = 0.9y

Also

y = 1.1 * 125     i.e. (125 + (10/100) * 125)

Now

x = 0.9 * 1.1 * 125

x = 123.75

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