SSC CPO 2019 PYQ — Question 120

SSC CPO Tier I - 12th March 2019 - Shift 1 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q120

A is 40% more than B and B is 60% less than C. If C is 60% more than D, then which of the following is true?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. B is 36% less than D

Let D = 100

so, C = 100 + 100 × 60/100 = 160

B = 160 - 160 × 60/100 = 64

clearly, B is 36% less than D.