Two numbers are respectively 60% and 20% more than a third number. What percentage is the second to the first?

Two numbers are respectively 60% and 20% more than a third number. What percentage is the second to the first?

Explanation

To find the percentage of the second number to the first, divide the second by the first and multiply by 100:

(1.2x / 1.6x) × 100 = (12/16) × 100 = 75%