Question

Two numbers are less than a third number by 40% and 46% respectively. The per cent by which the second number is less than the first is:
A) 10
B) 7
C) 4
D) 3

Answer 1

Answer:

A) 10

Step-by-step explanation:

let the third number is 100

according to question

first two numbers are less than third number is 40 and 46 percent respectively then

first number is 60

2nd number is 54

now according to question the 2nd number is less than 1st number

60-55=6

$\frac{6}{60} \times 100 = 10$

so the correct answer is 10