If the given two numbers are respectively 5% and 25% of a third number, then what percentage is the first of the second ?
Options:
(A) 20%
(B) 25%
(C) 18%
(D) 30%
(E) none of these Let's think first. Stream of consciousness:
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Here, l = 5 and m = 25
Therefore, first number = l/m x 100% of second number = 5/25 x 100% of second number = 20% of second number
So, the answer is (A).
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