P is 5 times as large as Q, the percent that Q is less than P is ____________?

A. 60%
B. 90%
C. 80%
D. None of These

‘p’ is five times as large as q

∴ p = 5q

⇒ q = p/5

The percent that q is less than p = p−qp×100

⇒p−p5p×100=(1−15)×100

⇒4/5×100 = 4 × 20

= 80%

Correct Answer: 80% ✔

Last Updated: November 09, 2024