The sum of two numbers is 28/25 of the first number. The second number is what percent of the first ?
A
12%
B
14%
C
16%
D
18%
Correct Answer: 12%
Hints : Let the numbers be x and y x + y = 28/25 × x y = 28x /25 - x y = 28x - 25x /25 y = 3x /25 So the second number is 3x /25 Now, percentage = 3x/25/x × 100 = 3x/25 × 1/x × 100% = 12%