A's income is 25% more than B's. B's expenditure is 40% less than A's. If A saves 20% of his income, what percent does B save? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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A's income is 25% more than B's. B's expenditure is 40% less than A's. If A saves 20% of his income, what percent does B save?

A. 30%

B. 40%

C. 45%

D. 35%

Answer: Option B

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Let B inc=100, A=125. A sav=25, A exp=100. B exp=0.6×100=60, B sav=100-60=40, i.e. 40%.

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Two successive increases of 20% and 20% on a price is equivalent to a single increase of:

A. 40%

B. 44%

C. 46%

D. 42%

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Correct Answer: Option B

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1.2 × 1.2 = 1.44, increase 44%.

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

A. 4800

B. 3500

C. 4000

D. 4200

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Correct Answer: Option C

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60% of 400 minus a number gives 180. The number:

A. 70

B. 80

C. 60

D. 50

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Correct Answer: Option C

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240 - x = 180 → x = 60.

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