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P is six times as large as q. The per cent that q is less than p,is?

831/3
162/3
90
60

Correct Answer: 831/3

Explanation:

P = 6q. Thus q is less than p by 5q
∴ q is less than p by = {(6q - q)/6q} x 100%
= ( 5q/6q) x 100 % = 83¹/_{3_%}

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