Population of state {X} increased by {x} \% and the population of state {Y} increased by {y} \% from 2001 to 2011 . Assume that x is greater than y. Let P be the ratio of the population of state X to state {Y} in a given year. The percentage increase in {P} from 2001 to 2011 is

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Population of state  {X} increased by  {x} \% and the population of state  {Y} increased by  {y} \% from 2001 to 2011 . Assume that x is greater than y. Let P be the ratio of the population of state X to state  {Y} in a given year. The percentage increase in  {P} from 2001 to 2011 is

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Correct Answer is :  ‌100(x−y)100+y

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