Question:Two numbers are less than a third number by` 30%`and `37%` respectively. How much percent is the second number less than the first ?
A `10%`
B `7%`
C `4%`
D `3%`
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+ Answer
A
+ ExplanationLet, third number be x. Then,
First number`= 70% of x = (7x)/10,`
Second number`= 63% of x = (63x)/100`
Required Percentage
`= ((7x)/100 xx 10/(7x) xx 100)%`
`= 10%`