If a number x is 10% less than another number y and y is 10% more than 125, then the value of x is :

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  1. 143
  2. 150
  3. 123.75
  4. 140.55
  5. Not attempted

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Option 3 : 123.75
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Given :

The number is 125.

Solution :

Given number is 125

∵ y is 10% more than 125 :

So y = 125 × (110 / 100)

⇒ y = 137.5

∵ x is 10 % lesser than y :

So x = 137.5 × (90 / 100)

 x = 123.75 

Hence the correct answer is "123.75".

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