Solution
Given : 5% of (P + Q) = 20% of (P - Q)
=> $$\frac{5}{100}\times(P+Q)=\frac{20}{100}\times(P-Q)$$
=> $$P+Q=4P-4Q$$
=> $$4P-P=Q+4Q$$
=> $$3P=5Q$$
=> $$\frac{P}{Q}=\frac{5}{3}$$
Thus, required % = $$\frac{5}{3}\times100=166.66\%$$
=> Ans - (B)
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