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8th Class Mathematics Comparing Quantities Question Bank Comparing Quantities

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    If a number x is 10% less than the another number/and y is 10% more than 125, then x is equal to __.

    A)  123.75           

    B)         140.55           

    C)  143                

    D)         150    

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    It is given that, \[x=y-10%\] of \[y\Rightarrow x=\frac{9}{10}y\] Also, \[y=125+10%\] of \[125=125+12.5\] \[\Rightarrow y=137.5\] \[\therefore x=\frac{9}{10}\times 137.5\Rightarrow x=123.75\]


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