A number is 50% more than another number. If the smaller number is 60, what is 40% of the larger number? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

A number is 50% more than another number. If the smaller number is 60, what is 40% of the larger number?

A. 45

B. 30

C. 36

D. 40

Answer: Option C

Larger = 60 × 1.5 = 90, 40% of 90 = 36.

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Question #1 Report Error

A person measured a line as 5.05 cm instead of its true length of 5.00 cm. What is the percentage error?

A. 1.5%

B. 2%

C. 1%

D. 0.5%

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Error = 5.05 - 5.00 = 0.05. % Error = (0.05 / 5.00) * 100 = 1%.

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Question #2 Report Error

65% passed an exam. Failures = 420. Total examinees:

A. 1000

B. 1200

C. 1100

D. 1300

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
35% = 420, total = 420/0.35 = 1200.

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Question #3 Report Error

Price of petrol increased from Rs. 90 to Rs. 108 per litre. Increase percent is:

A. 18%

B. 20%

C. 22%

D. 15%

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Increase = 18, (18/90)×100 = 20%.

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