Two numbers are less than third number by 60% and 74% respectively. How much percent is the second number less than by the first ? Pick
A) 18% B) 29% C) 35% D) 41% E) None of these
Explanation :   Let the third number is x.   then first number = (100-60)= 
<gadget id="calculator">(100-60)</gadget>
<output>40</output>
40% of x= 4x/10   Second number is (26x/100)   Difference = 4x/10 - 26x/100 = 14x/10   So required percentage is, difference is what percent of first number   =&gt; (14x/100 * 10/4x * 100 )% = 35%   Answer : 35%(14 /100 * 10/4  * 100 )= 
<gadget id="calculator">(14 /100 * 10/4  * 100 )</gadget>
<output>35</output>
35%   Answer : 35%
<result>C</result>
Two numbers are less than third number by 60% and 74% respectively. How much percent is the second number less than by the first ?