12% of a number is 96. The number is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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12% of a number is 96. The number is:

A. 900

B. 600

C. 800

D. 700

Answer: Option C

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0.12x = 96 → x = 800.

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Exam: 10% ineligible, 60% of eligible males. 4320 males, total candidates:

A. 8000

B. 7000

C. 7500

D. 7200

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Eligible = 0.9T, males = 0.6×0.9T = 0.54T = 4320 → T = 4320/0.54 = 8000.

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A student multiplied a number by 5/3 instead of 3/5. What is the percentage error?

A. 64%

B. 177.77%

C. 150%

D. 100%

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
True = 3/5x. False = 5/3x. Error = (5/3 - 3/5)x = (16/15)x. % Error = ((16/15) / (3/5)) * 100 = (16/9) * 100 = 177.77%.

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Population 2,00,000. First year +8%, second year -5%. Population after 2 years:

A. 2,06,400

B. 2,05,200

C. 2,08,800

D. 2,07,600

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
2,00,000 × 1.08 × 0.95 = 2,05,200.

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