If w is 40 percent less than u,u is 40 percent less than y, and z is 46 percent less than y, then z is greater than w by what percent of w? Select the correct option:
A) 4%
B) 18%
C) 36%
D) 40%
E) 50%
GIven w= 0.6u, u=0.6y, z=0.54y, substituting, w=2/3 Z----&gt; z= 1.5w and thus z is 50% greater than w. 50% is the correct answer.
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If w is 40 percent less than u,u is 40 percent less than y, and z is 46 percent less than y, then z is greater than w by what percent of w?