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Aptitude · Q470

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Competitive Exams · Aptitude · question 470

Q470

A 14.4 kg gas cylinder runs for 104 hours when the smaller burner on the gas stove is fully opened while it runs for 80 hours when the larger burner on the gas stove is fully opened. Which of these value is the closest to the percentage difference in the usage of gas per hour, of the smaller burner over the larger burner ?

A.
23.07%
Answer
B.
26.23%
C.
30%
D.
32.23%

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
Consumption of gas in the smaller burner in 1 hour :

Consumption of gas in the larger burner in 1 hour :

Difference in consumption :

Required percentage difference :