1

Problem

If A is 80% more than B, by what percent is B less than A?

2

Step

Given A is 80% more than B

A = B + 0.8B
A = 1.8B

3

Formula

Percentage = \$("Difference"/"Orginal") × 100\$

4

Step

The difference between A and B is

A - B = 1.8B - B
A - B = 0.8B

5

Step

Percentage by which B is less than A

\$ A = (A - B) /(A) times 100 = (0.8B)/(1.8B) times 100 \$

\$A = (0.8)/(1.8) times 100\$

\$ A = 0.4444 times 100 = 44.44%\$

6

Solution

So, B is approximately 44.44% less than A.

7

Sumup

Please summarize Problem, Clue, Hint, Formula, Steps and Solution

Choices

8

Choice-A

This is incorrect because it doesn’t match the calculated percentage, which is 44.44%

Wrong 35.48%

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Choice-B

This option is correct because it accurately represents the calculated percentage decrease from A to B

Correct 44.44%

10

Choice-C

This is incorrect because it doesn’t match the calculated percentage, which is 44.44%

Wrong 36.48%

11

Choice-D

This is incorrect because it doesn’t match the calculated percentage difference, which is approximately 44.44%

Wrong 55.48%

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Answer

Option

B

13

Sumup

Please summarize choices