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If A is 60% more than B, then B is what percent less than A?
- 60%
- 37.5%
- 40%
- 31%
Answer
B. 37.5%
Solution
Let B = 100, A = 160. B is 60 less than A: 60/160 × 100 = 37.5%.
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