A, B and C have some marbles. The ratio of the number of marbles with A to the number with B is 2:1. Also, the number of marbles with A to the number with C is 1:4. What is the approximate percentage of the total number of marbles that are with C?
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- 25.00%
- 33.33%
- 72.72%
- 75.00%
- 80.00%
The Correct Option is C
Solution and Explanation
Step 1: Total number of marbles is: \[ 2x + x + 4x = 7x \] Step 2: The percentage of marbles with C is: \[ \frac{4x}{7x} \times 100 = \frac{4}{7} \times 100 \approx 57.14% \]
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