SSC GD 2023 PYQ — Question 46

SSC GD Constable (English) - 17 Jan 2023 - Shift 4 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q46

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. 54611\frac{6}{11}%

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 = 54611\frac{6}{11}%