Question
P is x% more than Q. Q is (x - 10)% less than R. If P > R, what is the range of values x can take
CAT 2021
Solution
Correct option is
(C)
Explanatory Answer :
P = Q ( 1 + x/100)
Q = R ( 1 − (x−10)/100)
R = Q / ( 1 − (x−10)/100)
P > R
Q ( 1 + x/100) > Q / ( 1 − (x−10)/100)
1 + x/100 > 1 / (100−x+10/100)
100+x/100 > 100/110−x
(100 + x) (110 – x) > 100 * 100
11,000 + 110x – 100x – x^2 > 10000
1000 + 10x – x^2 > 0
x^2 – 10x – 1000 < 0
x^2 – 10x + 25 < 1000 + 25
(x – 5)^2 < 1025
x – 5 < 32
x < 37