If p is 10% more than q, then by what percent is q less

Home » Aptitude » Percentage » Question

If p is 10% more than q, then by what percent is q less than p ?

1. 9 1 %
  11
2. 7 1 %
  11
3. 8 1 %
  11
4. 10 1 %
  11

Correct Option: A

Here , A = 10%
We know that ,

Required percent decrease =	A	× 100
	100 + A

Required percent decrease =	10	× 100
	100 + 10

Required percent decrease =	10	× 100 = 9	1
	110		11