5/8 expressed as percent is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

5/8 expressed as percent is:

A. 65%

B. 67.5%

C. 62.5%

D. 60%

Answer: Option C

(5/8)×100 = 62.5%.

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Question #1 Report Error

If a number is increased by 20%, it becomes 120. What is the number?

A. 140

B. 120

C. 100

D. 80

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Let the number be x. x * 1.20 = 120. x = 120 / 1.20 = 100.

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Question #2 Report Error

10% voters did not vote in an election. The winner got 60% of polled votes and won by 900 votes. Total voters:

A. 4500

B. 5500

C. 6000

D. 5000

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Polled votes P=0.9T. Margin 0.2P = 900 → P=4500 → T=5000.

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Question #3 Report Error

A man gave 30% to wife, 20% of remainder to son, 25% of remainder to daughter, rest Rs. 8400 to charity. Total amount:

A. 20000

B. 18000

C. 22000

D. 24000

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Wife 30%, left 70%. Son 14% of total (20% of 70), left 56%. Daughter 25% of 56=14%, left 42% = 8400 → total=20000.

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