Mary's income is 60 percent more than Tim's income, and Tim's income is 50 percent less than Juan's ...
Mary's income is 60 percent more than Tim's income, and Tim's income is 50 percent less than Juan's income. What percent of Juan's income is Mary's income?
Answer/Solution
80%
Steps/Work
Juan's income = 100 (assume);
Tim's income = 50 (50 percent less than Juan's income);
Mary's income = 80 (60 percent more than Tim's income).
Thus, Mary's income (80) is 80% of Juan's income (100).
Answer: D.
Tim's income = 50 (50 percent less than Juan's income);
Mary's income = 80 (60 percent more than Tim's income).
Thus, Mary's income (80) is 80% of Juan's income (100).
Answer: D.