Percentage MCQs
Practice Percentage MCQs with answers and detailed explanations. Learn percentage calculations, increase and decrease percentages, profit and loss percentages, discounts, percentage change and exam-oriented quantitative aptitude questions designed for SSC, Railway, Banking, UPSC, JKSSB, Police, Teaching and other competitive exams.
Question #241
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Price reduced 40% then increased 25%. Net change:
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
0.6 × 1.25 = 0.75, 25% decrease.
0.6 × 1.25 = 0.75, 25% decrease.
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Question #242
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Number increased 30% then decreased 25%. Net change:
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
1.3 × 0.75 = 0.975, 2.5% decrease.
1.3 × 0.75 = 0.975, 2.5% decrease.
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Question #243
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Ratio of two numbers 3:4. First increased 10%, second 20%. New ratio:
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
First = 3.3, second = 4.8, ratio = 33:48 = 11:16.
First = 3.3, second = 4.8, ratio = 33:48 = 11:16.
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Question #244
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Office 60% men. 70% of men and 50% of women have car. % of workers with car:
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Men with car = 42% of total, women = 20%, total 62%.
Men with car = 42% of total, women = 20%, total 62%.
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Question #245
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Marked 20% above CP, discount 10%. Profit %:
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
CP=100, MP=120, SP=108, profit 8%.
CP=100, MP=120, SP=108, profit 8%.
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Question #246
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Price increased 10% then 20%. Single equivalent increase:
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
1.1 × 1.2 = 1.32, increase 32%.
1.1 × 1.2 = 1.32, increase 32%.
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Question #247
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20% of A = 30% of B = 1/6 of C. Ratio A:B:C:
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Let 20%A=30%B=C/6 = k. A=5k, B=10k/3, C=6k → multiply by 3: 15:10:18.
Let 20%A=30%B=C/6 = k. A=5k, B=10k/3, C=6k → multiply by 3: 15:10:18.
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Question #248
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Length, breadth, height increased 10%, 20%, 50%. % increase in volume:
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
1.1×1.2×1.5 = 1.98, increase 98%.
1.1×1.2×1.5 = 1.98, increase 98%.
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Question #249
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Gave 20% to wife, 25% of remainder to son, rest to daughter. Daughter got Rs. 6000, total:
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Wife 20%, left 80%, son 25% of 80%=20%, daughter 60%=6000 → total=10000.
Wife 20%, left 80%, son 25% of 80%=20%, daughter 60%=6000 → total=10000.
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Question #250
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Exam: 5% ineligible, 75% of eligible males. 4275 males, total candidates:
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Eligible = 0.95T, males = 0.75×0.95T = 0.7125T = 4275 → T=6000.
Eligible = 0.95T, males = 0.75×0.95T = 0.7125T = 4275 → T=6000.
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Question #251
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Number 50% more than another. Smaller is what % less than larger?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Small=100, large=150, less % = (50/150)×100 = 33.33%.
Small=100, large=150, less % = (50/150)×100 = 33.33%.
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Question #252
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Car value depreciates 15% first year, 13.5% second. Bought for 5,00,000, value after 2 years:
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
5,00,000×0.85×0.865 = 3,67,625.
5,00,000×0.85×0.865 = 3,67,625.
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Question #253
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Production increased from 4000 to 5000. Percentage increase:
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
(1000/4000)×100 = 25%.
(1000/4000)×100 = 25%.
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Question #254
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A's salary 20% less than B's. By what % must A's salary be raised to equal B's?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
A=80, B=100. Increase needed = (20/80)×100 = 25%.
A=80, B=100. Increase needed = (20/80)×100 = 25%.
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Question #255
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Spends 15% rent, 10% food, 20% education, 25% others, saves Rs. 15000. Salary:
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Total spend 70%, save 30% = 15000, salary = 15000/0.3 = 50000.
Total spend 70%, save 30% = 15000, salary = 15000/0.3 = 50000.
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Question #256
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Kerosene price up 25%. To keep expenditure same, reduce consumption by:
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Reduction = (25/125)×100 = 20%.
Reduction = (25/125)×100 = 20%.
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Question #257
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80% passed English, 70% Maths, 60% both. % failed both:
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Pass at least one = 80+70-60=90%, fail both = 10%.
Pass at least one = 80+70-60=90%, fail both = 10%.
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Question #258
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One student scores 35% fails by 15, another 45% gets 25 more than pass. Pass marks:
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
0.35M+15=0.45M-25 → 0.1M=40 → M=400, pass=0.35×400+15=155.
0.35M+15=0.45M-25 → 0.1M=40 → M=400, pass=0.35×400+15=155.
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Question #259
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Computer price reduced 20%, sale increased 80%. Net effect on revenue:
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
New revenue = 0.8×1.8 = 1.44, increase 44%.
New revenue = 0.8×1.8 = 1.44, increase 44%.
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Question #260
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Radius of circle decreased 10%. Area decreases by:
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Area multiplier = 0.9² = 0.81, decrease 19%.
Area multiplier = 0.9² = 0.81, decrease 19%.
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