6.25% expressed as a fraction is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

6.25% expressed as a fraction is:

A. 1/16

B. 1/18

C. 1/20

D. 1/12

Answer: Option A

6.25/100 = 1/16.

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Question #1 Report Error

A's salary is 20% less than B's. If B's salary is 5000, A's salary is:

A. 4200

B. 4000

C. 4800

D. 3500

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
A's salary = 5000 × 0.8 = 4000.

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Question #2 Report Error

A number is erroneously multiplied by 4/3 instead of 3/4. Percentage error in calculation:

A. 75%

B. 77.78%

C. 66.67%

D. 80%

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Correct = (3/4)x, wrong = (4/3)x. % error = [(4/3 - 3/4)/(3/4)]×100 = (7/9)×100 ≈ 77.78%.

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Question #3 Report Error

If a number increased by 25% is 150, what is the original number?

A. 100

B. 120

C. 130

D. 110

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Let the number be x. x * 1.25 = 150. x = 150 / 1.25 = 120.

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