x is six times as large as y. The percentage by which y is less than x is:

Question

x is six times as large as y. The percentage by which y is less than x is:

1. A. 27 1/3%
2. B. 33 1/3%
3. C. 87 1/3%
4. D. 83 1/3% (Correct answer)

Correct Answer

Option D — 83 1/3%

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is 83 1/3%.

Key Points

• x = 6y. y is less than x by: (x−y)/x × 100 = (6y−y)/(6y) × 100 = 5/6 × 100 = 83 1/3%.

प्रश्न (हिन्दी में)

x, y से छह गुना बड़ा है। वह प्रतिशत जिससे y, x से कम है:

1. A. 27 1/3%
2. B. 33 1/3%
3. C. 87 1/3%
4. D. 83 1/3%