Out of total profit, A gets 40%, B 25%, C 20%, D 10% and E 5%. A’s profit is what percentage of that of B?

Out of total profit, A gets 40%, B 25%, C 20%, D 10% and E 5%. A’s profit is what percentage of that of B?

A 150%

B 160%

C 400%

D 200%

Solution

Correct Answer: Option B

Let total profit be 100,

Then, A gets 40,

B gets 25,

Percentage of A's profit of that of B is = 40*100/25

= 160%