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Rita's income is 15% less than Richa's income. By what percent is Richa's income more than Rita's income?

A. $$15\frac{{11}}{{17}}\% $$

B. $$17\frac{{11}}{{17}}\% $$

C. $$16\frac{{11}}{{17}}\% $$

D. $$14\frac{{11}}{{17}}\% $$

Answer: Option B

Solution(By Examveda Team)

$$\eqalign{ & {\text{Richa : Rita}} \cr & \,\,\,\,\,100:85 \cr & {\text{Increase}}\% = \frac{{\left( {100 - 85} \right)}}{{85}} \times 100 \cr & = \frac{{15}}{{85}} \times 100 \cr & = 17\frac{{11}}{{17}}\% \cr} $$

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