SSC CGL 2019 PYQ — Question 60

SSC CGL - 4th June 2019 - Shift 3 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q60

The income of A is 25% more than that of B and the income of C is 65% less than the sum of the incomes of A and B. Income of C is what percent less than the income of A?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

 The correct answer is option 2 i.e. 37

Understanding

Application

Let the income of B be 4x.

The income of A = 4x × [5/4] = 5x

The income of C = (4x + 5x) × [35/100] = 3.15x

∴ Required percentage

= [(5x – 3.15x)/5x] × 100

= 185/5

= 37%