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2010 · Q33

If 50% of (x – y) = 40% of (x + y) then what per cent of x is y ?

Elementary MathematicsPercentage
  1. A10 1/9%
  2. B11 1/9%
  3. C13 1/9%
  4. D2l 1/9%

Explanation

x=9y, so y is 11 1/9% of x.