TANCET 2012 Quant - Percents - Q42

This question appeared in the Quant section of the TANCET 2012 Paper. An easy percents question.

Question

If S is 150 percent of T, then T is what percent of S + T?
1. 33.33%
2. 40%
3. 75%
4. 80%
5. 85%

Correct Answer: Choice 2. 40%

Explanatory Answer

The easiest way to solve this question is by assuming a value of T.

Take T to be 100.

Therefore, S = 150% of T = 150% of 100 = 150.

So, S + T = 150 + 100 = 250.

We need to find out T as a percent of S + T

i.e., (100 / 250)* 100 = 40%

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