Question

60 is 120% of x. If x is 20% of y then what is the value of x-y

Answer 1

Explanation:

60 = 1.20 x or x = 60/1.20 and

x = .20 y so y = x/.20 or (60/1.20 )/.20

then x - y becomes

60 / 1.20 - (60/1.20) / .20 = -200