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If in a business, Alok gains 75% more profit than Akash, then by what percentage profit of Akash is less than the profit of Alok?

A

`25%`

B

`12.63%`

C

`30.8%`

D

`42.85%`

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The correct Answer is:
D
If Alok gains 75% more profit than Akash, then the profit of Akash is less than the profit of Alok by
`=((75)/(100+75)xx100)%`
`implies((75)/(175)xx100)%=42.85%`
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