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The income of X is 60% more than Y's income and the income of Y is 40% more than Z's income. By what percentage is X's income more than Z's income?

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124%

The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. 124%.

Let Z's income = ₹100

Y's income = 100 + 40% of 100 = ₹140

X's income = 140 + 60% 0f 140 = 140 + 84 = ₹224

Required% = (224 - 100)/100 × 100 = 124%

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