If, in a competitive exam, the marks obtained by Sam are 19% less than those…
2023
If, in a competitive exam, the marks obtained by Sam are 19% less than those of Peter, then the marks obtained by Peter are how much percentage more than the marks obtained by Sam? (Correct to two decimal places)
- A.
28.64%
- B.
22.25%
- C.
21.50%
- D.
23.46%
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Correct answer: D
If Sam's marks are 19% less than Peter's, Sam has 81% of Peter's marks. Peter is therefore (19/81) x 100 = 23.46% more than Sam.