If a number x is 10% less than another number y and y is 10% more than 125, then

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If a number x is 10% less than another number y and y is 10% more than 125, then x is equal to :

Options:

A . 140.55

B . 150

C . 123.75

D . 143

Answer: Option C
Answer: (c)y is 10% more than 125= $125×110/100 = 137.5= y$ and x is 10% less than y$x = 90/100 × y = 90/100 × 137.5$= 123.75

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