A's salary is 20% more than B's, and B's salary is 20% more than C's. If the total salary of A, B, and C is Rs. 18200, find A's salary. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

A's salary is 20% more than B's, and B's salary is 20% more than C's. If the total salary of A, B, and C is Rs. 18200, find A's salary.

A. Rs. 6500

B. Rs. 7800

C. Rs. 7200

D. Rs. 6000

Answer: Option C

Let C=100, B=120, A=144. Ratio A:B:C = 144:120:100 = 36:30:25. Sum = 91 parts. 1 part = 18200/91 = 200. A=36×200=7200.

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In an election, the losing candidate secured 40% of the votes and lost by 1200 votes. What was the total number of votes?

A. 7000

B. 4000

C. 5000

D. 6000

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Loser = 40%, Winner = 60%. Difference = 20%. 20% of Total = 1200. Total = 1200 * (100 / 20) = 6000.

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45 is what percentage of 90?

A. 45%

B. 55%

C. 40%

D. 50%

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
(45 / 90) * 100 = 50%.

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A dishonest dealer uses a scale of 90 cm instead of a metre scale and claims to sell at cost price. His gain percent is:

A. 11%

B. 10%

C. 11.11%

D. 9%

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Profit = (10/90)×100 ≈ 11.11%.

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