Multiple choice general knowledge

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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A Correct answer
Explanation

Since x% of y means (x/100) × y = xy/100, and y% of x means (y/100) × x = xy/100, both expressions simplify to the same value. Therefore A equals B regardless of the values of x and y.

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