12.5% expressed as a fraction is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

12.5% expressed as a fraction is:

A. 1/10

B. 1/8

C. 1/6

D. 1/12

Answer: Option B

12.5/100 = 1/8.

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Question #1 Report Error

In an election, 25% of the voters did not vote. The winner got 50% of the total votes and won by 3000 votes. Find the total number of voters.

A. 12000

B. 11000

C. 10000

D. 8000

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Winner got 50% of total T, loser = (75% - 50%) = 25% of T. Margin = 25% of T = 3000 → T = 12000.

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Question #2 Report Error

Price of an article reduced by 15%, new price Rs. 170. Original price was:

A. 205

B. 200

C. 195

D. 190

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Original × 0.85 = 170 → original = 200.

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Question #3 Report Error

Production increased from 4000 to 5000. Percentage increase:

A. 20%

B. 22.5%

C. 27.5%

D. 25%

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
(1000/4000)×100 = 25%.

This question belongs to: Maths Percentage