SSC GD 2019 PYQ — Question 53

SSC GD Constable (English) - 13 Feb 2019 Shift 1 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q53

If X is 80% more than Y, then Y is how much percentage less than X?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. 44.44%

Understanding/Application

Let Y be 100.

X = 180% of Y = (180 × 100)/100 = 180

Y is less than X by = [(X - Y) × 100]/X = [(180 - 100) × 100]/180 = (80 × 100)/180 = 400/9 = 44.44%