If 40% of a number exceeds 25% of the same number by 36, find the number. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

If 40% of a number exceeds 25% of the same number by 36, find the number.

A. 200

B. 240

C. 220

D. 260

Answer: Option B

0.4x - 0.25x = 0.15x = 36 x = 240.

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Question #1 Report Error

Find the single equivalent discount for successive discounts of 20% and 20%.

A. 36%

B. 40%

C. 42%

D. 38%

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Equivalent discount = 20 + 20 - (20 * 20 / 100) = 40 - 4 = 36%.

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Question #2 Report Error

18 is what percentage of 120?

A. 12%

B. 18%

C. 20%

D. 15%

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
(18 / 120) * 100% = (3 / 20) * 100% = 15%.

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Question #3 Report Error

A student needs 40% to pass. He gets 60 marks and fails by 20 marks. Maximum marks:

A. 240

B. 220

C. 200

D. 180

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Pass = 80, 40% M = 80 → M = 200.

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