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  1. Three-tenth of a number is equal to 36% of another number. If the sum of these two numbers is 88 then what is the value of the smaller number?
  2. A.

    38

    B.

    40

    C.

    48

    D.

    34

    E.

    None of these

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    Answer : Option B

    Explanation :

    Let the numbers be x and 88 - x respectively

    3x/10 = 36(88-x)/100

    => x = 6(88-x)/5

    => 5x = 528 - 6x => 11x = 528

    =>x = 528 / 11

    => x = 48

    Smaller number 88-48 = 40


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