Question : A's salary is 35% more than B's salary. How much percent is B's salary less than that of A's? (correct to the nearest integer)
Option 1: 17.5%
Option 2: 20%
Option 3: 35%
Option 4: 26%
Correct Answer: 26%
Solution :
A's income is 35% more than B's income.
Concept Used:
Percentage change from A to B =
Calculation:
Let the value of B be 100.
Then according to the question, the value of A = 135
The percentage of B's income less than A's income =
Hence, the correct answer is 26%.