if a number is 20% more than the other, how much percent is the second number less than the first number?

Question

• options a.12 1/3% b.16 2/3% c.16 2/3% d.none

Answer 1

A = 1.2B

What they're asking for is B in terms of A

B = A/1.2

B = 0.8333 A

 

The difference 0.1666 A, or 16 2/3% less.