Two numbers 20% and 35% less than a third. Second is what % of first? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Two numbers 20% and 35% less than a third. Second is what % of first?

A. 85%

B. 81.25%

C. 75%

D. 80%

Answer: Option B

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Third=100, first=80, second=65; (65/80)×100 = 81.25%.

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