2021 · Q67
X sells his goods 25% cheaper than Y and 25% dearer than Z. How much percentage is Z's goods cheaper than Y?
Elementary MathematicsPercentages
- A100/3%
- B40%
- C50%
- D200/3%
Explanation
Take Y's price as 100: X's price is 75. Since X is 25% dearer than Z, Z's price is 75/1.25 = 60. So Z is (100−60)/100 = 40% cheaper than Y. Hence option B.