Question

The ratio of weights of Mahendra and Sakshi is 23 ∶ 18. By what percent is the weight of Mahendra more than Sakshi?

• A. 21.22%
• B. 27.77%
• C. 25%
• D. 17.66%

Answer 1

Answer:

B. 27.77%

Weights of Mahendra and Sakshi are 23x and 18x respectively. Difference between there weights = 23x – 18x = 5x Required percentage = (5x / 18x) × 100 = 27.77%