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If x/y=4 and y is not '0' what % of x is 2x-y?

  1. 150

  2. 175

  3. 200

  4. 250
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The answer is 175%. We're asked what percentage of x is (2x-y). Since x/y = 4, we can say y = x/4. Then 2x - y = 2x - x/4 = (8x - x)/4 = 7x/4 = 1.75x. To find what percentage of x this is: (1.75x / x) × 100 = 175%. The expression (2x-y) equals 175% of x.

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