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  1. p is six times as large as q. The per cent that q is less than p, is
    1. 83
      1
      %
      3
    2. 70%
    3. 63
      1
      %
      3
    4. 50%
Correct Option: A

If a number is x% more than other, then the other number is less than the first number by

x
× 100%
100

∴ Required answer
=
500
× 100 =
500
× 100
100 + 500600

=
250
= 83
1
33

Method 2 : Let q = x, p = 6x.
p – q = 6x – x = 5x
In % =
5x
× 100 = 83
1
%
6x3



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