Question: If the given two numbers are respectively 8% and 16% of a third number, then what percentage is the first of the second ?
Options:
(A) 20%
(B) 25%
(C) 18%
(D) 50%
(E) none of these Let's think first. Some random reasoning:
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Here, l = 8 and m = 16
Therefore, first number = l/m x 100% of second number = 8/16 x 100% of second number = 50% of second number The final answer: (D).
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