Last visit was: 24 Apr 2026, 19:01 It is currently 24 Apr 2026, 19:01
Home
Messages
Tests
Schools
Events
Close
GMAT Club Daily Prep
Thank you for using the timer - this advanced tool can estimate your performance and suggest more practice questions. We have subscribed you to Daily Prep Questions via email.

Customized
for You

we will pick new questions that match your level based on your Timer History

Track
Your Progress

every week, we’ll send you an estimated GMAT score based on your performance

Practice
Pays

we will pick new questions that match your level based on your Timer History
Not interested in getting valuable practice questions and articles delivered to your email? No problem, unsubscribe here.
Go to My Error Log Learn more
Close
Request Expert Reply
Confirm Cancel
Back to Forum
Create Topic
User avatar
thesunnyguy
User avatar
Joined: 27 Sep 2024
Last visit: 02 Jan 2025
Posts: 4
Own Kudos:
27
 [20]
Given Kudos: 37
Posts: 4
Kudos: 27
 [20]
If Bill's salary is 11/14 of Elizabeth's salary, then Bill's salary is 03 Dec 2024, 16:16
2
Kudos
Add Kudos
18
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
00:00
Start Timer
Pause Timer
Resume Timer
Show Answer
Hide
Show
History
E
Be sure to select an answer first to save it in the Error Log before revealing the correct answer (OA)!

Difficulty:

25% (medium)

Question Stats:

78% (01:32) correct 22% (01:54) wrong based on 565 sessions

History

Date
Time
Result
Not Attempted Yet
If Bill's salary is \(\frac{11}{14}\) of Elizabeth's salary, then Bill's salary is what percent less than the sum of both salaries?

A. 12%
B. 25%
C. 30%
D. 48%
E. 56%
ShowHide Answer
Official Answer
E
Pro tip: Combine official questions for familiarity with GMAT Club Tests for analytics and tougher Focus-level practice so the real exam feels manageable. Explore →
Most Helpful Reply
User avatar
Bunuel
User avatar
Math Expert
Joined: 02 Sep 2009
Last visit: 24 Apr 2026
Posts: 109,818
Own Kudos:
811,087
 [9]
Given Kudos: 105,873
Products:
GMAT Club Tests Forum Quiz
Expert
Expert reply
Active GMAT Club Expert! Tag them with @ followed by their username for a faster response.
Posts: 109,818
Kudos: 811,087
 [9]
If Bill's salary is 11/14 of Elizabeth's salary, then Bill's salary is 03 Dec 2024, 23:48
7
Kudos
Add Kudos
2
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
thesunnyguy
If Bill's salary is \(\frac{11}{14}\) of Elizabeth's salary, then Bill's salary is what percent less than the sum of both salaries?

A. 12%
B. 25%
C. 30%
D. 48%
E. 56%
Show more

Assuming Elizabeth's salary is $14, Bill's salary would be $11. The sum of their salaries is $25. Bill's salary, at $11, is more than 50% less than $25. Only E fits.

Answer: E.

P.S. Is this a GMAT Prep Focus question? Could you please provide a screenshot?
General Discussion
User avatar
Tushaar121
User avatar
Joined: 13 Aug 2022
Last visit: 23 Dec 2024
Posts: 6
Own Kudos:
9
 [1]
Given Kudos: 30
Location: India
Concentration: Entrepreneurship, Leadership
Posts: 6
Kudos: 9
 [1]
If Bill's salary is 11/14 of Elizabeth's salary, then Bill's salary is 19 Dec 2024, 14:48
1
Kudos
Add Kudos
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
Yes Bunuel, I got it in Official practice mock test 3.
Bunuel
thesunnyguy
If Bill's salary is \(\frac{11}{14}\) of Elizabeth's salary, then Bill's salary is what percent less than the sum of both salaries?

A. 12%
B. 25%
C. 30%
D. 48%
E. 56%

Assuming Elizabeth's salary is $14, Bill's salary would be $11. The sum of their salaries is $25. Bill's salary, at $11, is more than 50% less than $25. Only E fits.

Answer: E.

P.S. Is this a GMAT Prep Focus question? Could you please provide a screenshot?
Show more
User avatar
Bunuel
User avatar
Math Expert
Joined: 02 Sep 2009
Last visit: 24 Apr 2026
Posts: 109,818
Own Kudos:
811,087
Given Kudos: 105,873
Products:
GMAT Club Tests Forum Quiz
Expert
Expert reply
Active GMAT Club Expert! Tag them with @ followed by their username for a faster response.
Posts: 109,818
Kudos: 811,087
If Bill's salary is 11/14 of Elizabeth's salary, then Bill's salary is 19 Dec 2024, 14:51
Kudos
Add Kudos
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
Tushaar121
Yes Bunuel, I got it in Official practice mock test 3.
Bunuel
thesunnyguy
If Bill's salary is \(\frac{11}{14}\) of Elizabeth's salary, then Bill's salary is what percent less than the sum of both salaries?

A. 12%
B. 25%
C. 30%
D. 48%
E. 56%

Assuming Elizabeth's salary is $14, Bill's salary would be $11. The sum of their salaries is $25. Bill's salary, at $11, is more than 50% less than $25. Only E fits.

Answer: E.

P.S. Is this a GMAT Prep Focus question? Could you please provide a screenshot?
Show more

Thank you for the info! :thumbsup:
User avatar
egmat
User avatar
e-GMAT Representative
Joined: 02 Nov 2011
Last visit: 24 Apr 2026
Posts: 5,632
Own Kudos:
33,434
 [1]
Given Kudos: 707
GMAT Date: 08-19-2020
Expert
Expert reply
Active GMAT Club Expert! Tag them with @ followed by their username for a faster response.
Posts: 5,632
Kudos: 33,434
 [1]
If Bill's salary is 11/14 of Elizabeth's salary, then Bill's salary is 29 Sep 2025, 09:27
1
Kudos
Add Kudos
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
A percent problem that can be a bit tricky if you don't set it up correctly. Let's break this down together and make it clear.

The Core Challenge
You need to find what percent less Bill's salary is compared to the combined salaries of both Bill and Elizabeth. Notice those two key words - "less" and "combined" - they're crucial here!

Let's solve this step by step:

Step 1: Choose Smart Numbers
Since Bill's salary is \(\frac{11}{14}\) of Elizabeth's salary, let's make our life easier. Set Elizabeth's salary = 14 (choosing the denominator keeps things clean).

So Bill's salary = \(\frac{11}{14} \times 14 = 11\)

Step 2: Find the Sum
Now let's add both salaries together:
- Elizabeth: 14
- Bill: 11
- Total: 14 + 11 = 25

Step 3: Calculate How Much Less
Here's what you need to see - Bill's salary (11) compared to the total (25):
- The difference: 25 - 11 = 14
- As a percentage: \(\frac{14}{25} \times 100\% = 56\%\)

The Answer: E. 56%

Think about it this way: Bill earns 11 out of 25 total, which is 44% of the combined amount. So his salary is 56% less than the combined total. This distinction between "percent of" and "percent less than" catches many students!

You can check out the step-by-step solution on Neuron by e-GMAT to master the systematic approach for all salary/percentage problems and learn the common trap patterns to avoid. You can also explore other GMAT official questions with detailed solutions on Neuron for structured practice here.
Moderators:
Bunuel
Math Expert
109818 posts
Krunaal
Tuck School Moderator
853 posts