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Two number P & Q are 20 % and 28 % less then a number X. What is the percentage the number Q is smaller then the number P?

10%
23%
12%
13%

Correct Answer: 10%

Explanation:

Let the number X is 100

Then, PÃ 80 QÃ 72

So, Percentage decrease from P to Q is Ã 8/80=0.1-100=10%

1 is the right choice.

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