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Percentage MCQs

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Question #361
Price of petrol increased from Rs. 90 to Rs. 108 per litre. Increase percent is:
A. 20%
B. 15%
C. 22%
D. 18%
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Increase = 18, (18/90)×100 = 20%.
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Question #362
Price decreased by 15% then increased by 15%. Net change is:
A. 2.25% increase
B. 2.25% decrease
C. 1.5% decrease
D. No change
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
0.85 × 1.15 = 0.9775, 2.25% decrease.
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Question #363
A man's income is Rs. 18000, he saves 25%. His savings are:
A. 4200
B. 5000
C. 4000
D. 4500
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
25% of 18000 = 4500.
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Question #364
In a class of 50, 40% are girls. Number of boys is:
A. 30
B. 25
C. 28
D. 32
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
60% of 50 = 30 boys.
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Question #365
175% of 80 is:
A. 130
B. 150
C. 140
D. 120
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
1.75 × 80 = 140.
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Question #366
What percent is 400 g of 4 kg?
A. 8%
B. 10%
C. 12.5%
D. 12%
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
4 kg = 4000 g, (400/4000)×100 = 10%.
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Question #367
A number increased by 15% is 138. The number is:
A. 120
B. 115
C. 125
D. 110
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
1.15x = 138 → x = 120.
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Question #368
0.04 as percent is:
A. 4%
B. 0.4%
C. 40%
D. 0.04%
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
0.04 × 100 = 4%.
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Question #369
In a village of 8000, 55% are below poverty line. Number not below poverty line:
A. 4400
B. 3600
C. 4000
D. 3200
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
45% of 8000 = 3600.
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Question #370
12% of a number is 96. The number is:
A. 800
B. 700
C. 900
D. 600
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
0.12x = 96 → x = 800.
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Question #371
A number increased by 18% then decreased by 18% gives net:
A. 0%
B. 2% decrease
C. 3.24% increase
D. 3.24% decrease
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
1.18 × 0.82 = 0.9676, 3.24% decrease.
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Question #372
1/8 as percentage is:
A. 15%
B. 12.5%
C. 12%
D. 10%
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
(1/8)×100 = 12.5%.
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Question #373
65% of 80 is:
A. 48
B. 54
C. 52
D. 50
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
0.65 × 80 = 52.
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Question #374
A hockey team won 45% of 60 matches. Matches lost:
A. 30
B. 35
C. 33
D. 36
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Lost = 55% of 60 = 33.
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Question #375
After spending 85% of his income, a man saves Rs. 4500. His income is:
A. 30000
B. 32000
C. 28000
D. 25000
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Savings 15% = 4500, income = 4500/0.15 = 30000.
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Question #376
35 is what percent of 140?
A. 25%
B. 22.5%
C. 20%
D. 30%
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
(35/140)×100 = 25%.
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Question #377
What is 45% of 200 minus 20% of 150?
A. 55
B. 60
C. 65
D. 50
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
90 - 30 = 60.
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Question #378
35% of a number is 105. 60% of that number is:
A. 190
B. 170
C. 160
D. 180
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Number = 105/0.35 = 300, 60% of 300 = 180.
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Question #379
28% of 500 is:
A. 130
B. 140
C. 120
D. 150
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
0.28 × 500 = 140.
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Question #380
Weight reduced from 90 kg to 81 kg. Percentage decrease:
A. 8%
B. 10%
C. 11%
D. 9%
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Decrease = 9 kg, (9/90)×100 = 10%.
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