SSC CHSL 2020 PYQ — Question 73

SSC CHSL - 15th October 2020 - Shift 3 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q73

Rita’s income is 15% less than Richa’s income. By what percent is Richa’s income more than Rita’s income?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 3 i.e .

Understanding/Application

Let the income of Rita be x and that of Richa be y.

Rita's income is 15% less than Richa's income 

x = 85y/100

Required percentage = [{y - (85y/100)} × 100]/(85y/100)

= {(15y/100) × 100}/(85y/100)

= (15 × 100)/85

= 300/17

=