Question

If George is 33 1/3% richer than Pete, than Pete is what percent poorer than George?

Answer 1

Answer:

25%

Step-by-step explanation:

George is 33$\frac{1}{3}$% ($\frac{100}{3}$%) richer than Pete. Let Pete's percentage of wealth be 100%.

Thus George percentage of wealth = 100% + $\frac{100}{3}$%

                                                           = $\frac{400}{3}$%

                                                           = 133$\frac{1}{3}$%

Pete's percent poorer than George can be determined by;

                                                           = $(\frac{100}{3})$ ÷ $(\frac{400}{3} )$ × 100

                                                           = $(\frac{100}{3})$ × $\frac{3}{400}$ ×100

                                                           = 0.25 × 100

                                                           = 25%

Pete is 25% poorer than George.