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In summary, the problem states that two numbers are 15% and 25% more than a third number. The question is asking for the percentage of the first number with respect to the second number. By assigning the numbers as x, y, and z and using the given equations, we can determine that the first number is 92% of the second number. There was a mistake in the initial calculation, but it was corrected in the following comments. The correct answer is 92%.
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Hai Expert
I am confused to solve the maths problem as follows . Please help.
Question:
Two numbers are respectively 15% and 25% more than a third number. What percent is the first of the second ?


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Hint:

Call the numbers x,y and z.

You're given that:
x=0.15z
y=0.25z
 
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Hmm. Isn't it,
x=1.15z
y=1.25z :confused:

And then:
1.15z/1.25z=1.15/1.25=0.92=92%

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danne89 said:
Hmm. Isn't it,
x=1.15z
y=1.25z :confused:

And then:
1.15z/1.25z=1.15/1.25=0.92=92%

?

This is correct. Galileo, please read the question carefully.
 
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Pardon me curious! But where exactly was Galileo wrong?

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Assuming that z is the "third number" referenced in the first post, saying that x = 0,15z implies that x is 85% smaller than z...
 
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OOPS!
I thought danne and galileo gave the same thing ?
My mistake ... should read before the dots carefully ...
Sincere apologies curious!

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