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In an examination, the marks obtained by Shantanu is 40% less than the marks obtained by Kamal, then marks obtained by Kamal is how much per cent more than the marks obtained by Shantanu?

A) \( \Large 55\frac{2}{3} \)%
B) \( \Large 44\frac{3}{5} \)%
C) \( \Large 33\frac{1}{3} \)%
D) \( \Large 66\frac{2}{3} \)%

Correct Answer:




D) \( \Large 66\frac{2}{3} \)%

Description for Correct answer:
Let Kamal's marks be 100

Therefore, Shantanu's marks = 60

Kamal has 40 marks more than Shantanu.

Therefore, Required percentage

= \( \Large \frac{40}{60 \times 100\%} = 66\frac{2}{3} \)%

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