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If X is 60% more than Y, then Y is what percentage less than X?1). 30%2). 32.5%3). 37.5%4). 40%

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GIVEN,

X = Y + 60% of Y

⇒ X = Y + 0.6Y

⇒ X = 1.6Y

⇒ Y = (1/1.6)X

⇒ Y = 0.625X

⇒ Y = 62.5% of X

⇒ Y = X - (100 - 62.5)% of X

⇒ Y = X - 37.5% of X

∴ Y is 37.5% LESS than X


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