Question 74

Anmol states, "18% of the first number is equivalent to 45% of the second number. What percentage of the second number does 63% of the first number represent?

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Let the two numbers be Y and Z, such that

18% of Y = 45% of Z

Then, 63% of Y = ? % of Z

18% of Y = 45% Z

63% of Y = ? % of Z

∴ 18 x ? = 45 x 63

∴ ? = 45 x 63 = 157.5%

So answer is 157.5% of Z

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