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If A is 20% more than B and C is 20% less than B, then C is how much per cent less than A?

A

40

B

44

C

`33.33 `

D

50

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The correct Answer is:
C
`A=Bxx(120)/(100)=(120B)/(100)` and `C=Bxx(80)/(100)=(80B)/(100)`
`:.` Required per cent decrease
`((120B)/(100)-(80B)/(100))/((120B)/(100))xx100`
`=(40)/(120)xx100=33.33%`
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