SSC GD 2019 PYQ — Question 72

SSC GD Constable (English) - 12 Feb 2019 Shift 2 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q72

If A is 20% less than B , then what will be the value of (2B-A)/A?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. 3/2.

Understanding/Application

A = 80% of B

A = 4B/5

A/B = 4/5

Let A be 4x and B be 5x.

(2B - A)/A = [2(5x) - 4x]/4x = [6x/4x] = 3/2