If the given two numbers are respectively 7% and 28% of a third number, then what percentage is the first of the second ?

Q: If the given two numbers are respectively 7% and 28% of a third number, then what percentage is the first of the second ?

Here, k = 7 and l = 28 Therefore, first number = k l x100 % of second number = 7/28 x 100% of second number = 25% of second number.

24%
29%
34%
25%

Correct Answer: 25%

Explanation:

Here, k = 7 and l = 28
Therefore, first number = $\frac{k}{l}$ x100 % of second number = 7/28 x 100% of second number = 25% of second number.

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