A number decreased by 12% becomes 176. Original number is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

A number decreased by 12% becomes 176. Original number is:

A. 200

B. 205

C. 195

D. 210

Answer: Option A

0.88x = 176 → x = 200.

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Question #1 Report Error

A person spends 80% of his income and saves Rs. 1500. Find his income.

A. 6000

B. 7000

C. 7500

D. 8000

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Savings = 20%. 20% of Income = 1500. Income = 1500 * 5 = 7500.

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Question #2 Report Error

Student A gets 25% marks and fails by 20 marks. Student B gets 40% marks and passes by 40 marks. Find the total marks.

A. 600

B. 300

C. 500

D. 400

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Difference in percentage = 40% - 25% = 15%. Difference in marks = 40 + 20 = 60. 15% of Total = 60. Total = 400.

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Question #3 Report Error

Rice price reduced by 10%, a man buys 4 kg more for Rs. 144. Reduced price per kg is:

A. Rs. 3.4

B. Rs. 3.6

C. Rs. 3.2

D. Rs. 3.8

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Original x, xy=144. 0.9x(y+4)=144 → 129.6+3.6x=144 → x=4, reduced = 3.6.

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