Question

A’s income is 25% more than B’s income. How much percent is B’s income less than A’s income?
1. 30%
2. 25%
3. 20%
4. 27.5%

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : 20%

Let the income of B be Rs. 100

Income of A = 100 × (125/100) = 125

Income of B is less than A’s by = [(125 – 100)/125] × 100 = 20%