If 85% of (x − y) = 25% of (x + y), Then y is what percentage of x?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. 54%
According to the question
⇒ 85% of (x - y) = 25% of (x + y)
⇒ 85x - 85y = 25x + 25y
⇒ 60x = 110y
⇒ x/y = 11/6
⇒ y = 6x/11
Hence, y is [(6/11) × 100] x
⇒ y = 600x/11 = 54%