SSC MTS 2024 PYQ — Question 19

SSC MTS - 14/10/2024 - (9:00 AM - 11:00 AM) • Quantitative Aptitude • Q19

If two numbers are 6.25% and 25% more than a third number, respectively, then the first number is how much per cent of the second number?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is  option 4  i.e.  85%.

Let the third number be 100.

First number = 100 + 6.25 = 106.25

Second number = 100 + 25 = 125

Now, (106.25 / 125) × 100 = 85%