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If a exceeds b by x%, then which one of the following equations is correct ?

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Correct Answer: Option D
A exceeds b by x%
⇒ a = b + x% of b
⇒ a = b +$$\frac{bx}{100}$$
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Md Atiqur
Md Atiqur 6 years ago
Here didn’t say that a exceeds of b by x% of b but why take you x% of b??
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