Arithmetichard · Past Paper
A's salary is 50% more than B's. How much percent is B's salary less than A's?
A50%
B33.33%
C25%
D20%
✓ Correct Answer: B — 33.33%
Less % = [50/(100+50)] * 100 = 1/3 * 100 = 33.33%.
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