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Two numbers are 30% and 37% less than a third. By what percent is the second less than the first?

A
0.15
B
0.12
C
0.1
✓ Official correct answer
D
0.05

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A
0.15
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B
0.12
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C
0.1
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D
0.05
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Explanation

Relative difference = 7/70 = 10% (option 0.1).

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