Two numbers are, respectively, 28% and 25% less than a third number. What percent is the first number of the second number?

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  1. 104.16%
  2. 90%
  3. 92%
  4. 96%

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Option 4 : 96%
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Concept Used:

The percentage is a way of comparing the quantities. Suppose, 20 number is x% of y. Then, the relation between x and y can be given as,

Explanation:-

Suppose that the three numbers are x, y and z.

Here, x is 28% less than z. Thus,

Also, y is 25% less than z. Thus,

So, the percent first number of the second number,

Thus, 96% is the first number of the second number.

Hence, the correct option is 1.

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