The charge for a single room at Hotel P is 25 percent less than the charge for a single room at ...
The charge for a single room at Hotel P is 25 percent less than the charge for a single room at Hotel R and 20 percent less than the charge for a single room at Hotel G. The charge for a single room at Hotel R is what percent greater than the charge for a single room at Hotel G ?
Answer/Solution
6%
Steps/Work
Let rate in R = 100x
then P = 75x
G = 100y
P = 80y
Thus
75 x=80y
or x = 1.06 y
Ans R = 106y
so increase = 6%
Answer: E
then P = 75x
G = 100y
P = 80y
Thus
75 x=80y
or x = 1.06 y
Ans R = 106y
so increase = 6%
Answer: E