If A is 20% less than B, then B is what percentage more than A? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

If A is 20% less than B, then B is what percentage more than A?
A. 30%
B. 20%
C. 15%
D. 25%
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Formula: (R / (100 - R)) * 100. Here R = 20. (20 / 80) * 100 = (1 / 4) * 100 = 25%.

Discuss this Question (0)

No comments yet. Be the first to start the discussion!

Practice More Percentage Questions

Question #1
In a class of 50 students, 40% are girls. If 10% of boys and 20% of girls wear spectacles, how many students wear spectacles?
A. 9
B. 7
C. 6
D. 8

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Boys=30, girls=20. Spectacles: 10% of 30=3, 20% of 20=4, total 7.

This question belongs to: Maths Percentage
Question #2
A machine depreciates 10% per year. Its value after 1 year if purchased for Rs. 50,000 is:
A. 47,000
B. 46,000
C. 45,000
D. 44,000

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Value = 50,000 × 0.9 = 45,000.

This question belongs to: Maths Percentage
Question #3
A man gave 40% of money to wife, 50% of remainder to daughter, rest to son. Son got Rs. 3000. Total money:
A. 10000
B. 15000
C. 12000
D. 9000

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Wife 40%, left 60%, daughter 50% of 60% = 30%, son gets 30% = 3000 → total 10000.

This question belongs to: Maths Percentage