If A's salary is 25% more than B's, by what percent is B's salary less than A's? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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If A's salary is 25% more than B's, by what percent is B's salary less than A's?

A. 20%

B. 22.5%

C. 25%

D. 18%

Answer: Option A

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B less % = (25/125)×100 = 20%.

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A man spends 30% of income on rent, 25% of remainder on food, 20% of remainder on education, saves Rs. 12600. Income:

A. 30000

B. 28000

C. 32000

D. 25000

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Rent 0.3I, left 0.7I. Food 0.175I, left 0.525I. Education 0.105I, left 0.42I = 12600 → I = 30000.

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In an exam, 70% passed English, 65% Maths, 27% failed both, 248 passed both. Total students:

A. 400

B. 420

C. 360

D. 380

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Failed English=30%, Failed Maths=35%. Failed both=27%. Passed both = 100 - (30+35-27) = 62%. 62% = 248 → total = 400.

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Radius of circle decreased 10%. Area decreases by:

A. 19%

B. 17%

C. 21%

D. 20%

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Area multiplier = 0.9² = 0.81, decrease 19%.

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