Multiple choice general knowledge math & puzzles

If A = x% of y and B = y% of x, then which of the following is true?

  1. A > B

  2. A < B

  3. A = B

  4. None of these
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C Correct answer
Explanation

A = x% of y = (x/100) * y = xy/100. B = y% of x = (y/100) * x = xy/100. Since both expressions equal xy/100, A = B.

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