SSC GD 2019 PYQ — Question 54

SSC GD Constable (English) - 12 Feb 2019 Shift 3 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q54

If X is 30% less than Y and Z is 50% less than Y, then Z is how much percentage less than X?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. 28.56%.

Understanding/Application

ATQ - 

x = 70% of y = 7y/10

x/y = 7/10

z = y - 50% of y = 5y/10

z/y = 5/10

z/x = 5/7

Required percentage = [(7 - 5) × 100]/7 = 28.56%