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­If x and y are positive integers, what percent of three more than y is twice the value of x?

A \(\frac{1}{200x(y + 3)}\)

B \(\frac{y + 3}{200x}\)

C \(\frac{100(y + 3)}{2x}\)

D \(\frac{200x}{y} + 3\)

E \(\frac{200x}{y + 3}\)


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Re: If x and y are positive integers, what percent of three more than y is [#permalink] If x and y are positive integers, what percent of three more than y is   19 Apr 2024, 05:43
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E should be the answer. .
The reqd percentage , say = p
p ( y+3) / 100 = 2*x
p = 200*x / y + 3
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Re: If x and y are positive integers, what percent of three more than y is [#permalink] If x and y are positive integers, what percent of three more than y is   19 Apr 2024, 21:29
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Let unknow percent be T%
T% * (3+y)=2x
T%=2x/(y+3)
T=2x*100/(3+y)
T=200x/(3+y)

Option E.
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Re: If x and y are positive integers, what percent of three more than y is [#permalink] If x and y are positive integers, what percent of three more than y is   20 Apr 2024, 22:49
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Bunuel wrote:
­If x and y are positive integers, what percent of three more than y is twice the value of x?

A \(\frac{1}{200x(y + 3)}\)

B \(\frac{y + 3}{200x}\)

C \(\frac{100(y + 3)}{2x}\)

D \(\frac{200x}{y} + 3\)

E \(\frac{200x}{y + 3}\)


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