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Question #661

If 30% of the first number plus 40% of the second number equals 60, and 40% of the first plus 30% of the second equals 66, find the first number.

A. 150

B. 140

C. 100

D. 120

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
0.3x+0.4y=60 → 3x+4y=600; 0.4x+0.3y=66 → 4x+3y=660. Solve: x=120.

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Question #662

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A man buys an article for Rs. 80 and marks it at Rs. 120. He gives a discount of 10% on the marked price. What is his profit percent?

A. 32%

B. 33%

C. 30%

D. 35%

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
SP = 120×0.9=108. Profit = 28, % = (28/80)×100 = 35%.

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Question #663

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The ratio of the number of boys to girls in a class is 3:2. If 10% of boys and 15% of girls are absent, what fraction of the total class is present?

A. 17/25

B. 87/100

C. 33/50

D. 22/25

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Total = 3k+2k=5k. Present boys=0.9×3k=2.7k, present girls=0.85×2k=1.7k, total present=4.4k. Fraction = 4.4k/5k = 44/50 = 22/25. So answer 22/25, option D. Wait, 4.4/5 = 0.88 = 22/25. So D. I'll set options accordingly.

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The ratio of boys to girls in a class is 3:2. If 10% of boys and 15% of girls are absent, what fraction of the total students are present?

A. 17/25

B. 33/50

C. 87/100

D. 22/25

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Total = 5k. Present boys=0.9×3k=2.7k, girls=0.85×2k=1.7k, present=4.4k. Fraction = 4.4/5 = 44/50 = 22/25.

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Question #665

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A number is increased by 20% and then decreased by 20%. The resulting number is 20 less than the original. Find the original number.

A. 550

B. 500

C. 400

D. 450

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
1.2×0.8=0.96, 0.96x = x - 20 → 0.04x=20 → x=500.

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Question #666

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A man spends 30% on rent, 20% of the remainder on food, and 25% of the next remainder on education. If he saves Rs. 5460, find his monthly income.

A. Rs. 12000

B. Rs. 13000

C. Rs. 13500

D. Rs. 12500

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Rent 30%, left 70%. Food 20% of 70%=14% of income, left 56%. Education 25% of 56%=14% of income, left 42% = 5460 → income = 5460/0.42 = 13000.

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Question #667

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If the length of a rectangle is increased by 30% and the breadth is decreased by 25%, what is the percentage change in area?

A. 5% increase

B. 5% decrease

C. 2.5% decrease

D. 2.5% increase

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
1.3 × 0.75 = 0.975, decrease 2.5%.

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Question #668

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A man buys 10 articles for Rs. 8 and sells 8 articles for Rs. 10. Find his profit percent.

A. 60%

B. 50%

C. 56.25%

D. 62.5%

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
CP of 1 article = 8/10 = 0.8, SP of 1 = 10/8 = 1.25. Profit = 0.45, % = (0.45/0.8)×100 = 56.25%.

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Question #669

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The population of a town is 120000. It increases by 15% in the first year and decreases by 10% in the second year. What is the population after two years?

A. 124200

B. 125000

C. 123000

D. 126500

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
120000 × 1.15 × 0.9 = 124200.

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Question #670

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A sum of money at compound interest becomes 3 times in 6 years. How many years will it take to become 27 times?

A. 18 years

B. 12 years

C. 24 years

D. 15 years

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
3^3=27. Since 3 times in 6 years, 27 times = 3 intervals = 18 years.

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Question #671

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A can do a piece of work in 20 days. B is 25% more efficient than A. How many days will B alone take to do the work?

A. 16 days

B. 15 days

C. 18 days

D. 14 days

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Efficiency ratio A:B = 100:125 = 4:5. Time ratio = 5:4. B's time = (4/5)×20 = 16 days.

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Question #672

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A train running at the speed of 72 kmph crosses a pole in 12 seconds. Find the length of the train.

A. 200 m

B. 240 m

C. 260 m

D. 220 m

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Speed = 72 × 5/18 = 20 m/s. Length = 20×12 = 240 m.

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Question #673

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If 25% of a number is subtracted from 30% of the same number, the result is 15. Find the number.

A. 250

B. 200

C. 350

D. 300

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
0.3x - 0.25x = 0.05x = 15 → x = 300.

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Question #674

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A shopkeeper sells an item at a profit of 12%. Had he bought it at 10% less and sold it for Rs. 5 more, he would have gained 25%. Find the cost price.

A. Rs. 700

B. Rs. 500

C. Rs. 600

D. Rs. 400

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
CP=x, SP=1.12x. New CP=0.9x, new SP=1.12x+5 = 1.25×0.9x = 1.125x → 0.005x=5 → x=1000? 0.005x=5 → x=1000. So CP 1000. Not in options. Adjust: profit 10%, bought 20% less, sold Rs. 10 more, gain 30%. 1.1x+10 = 1.3×0.8x = 1.04x → 0.06x=10 → x=166.67. Not. Let's solve for x integer: (1+p) - (1.25×0.9) = 0.005 for p=0.12 gave 0.005. I need difference that divides 5. Let profit 15%, bought 10% less, sold Rs. 10 more, gain 30%. 1.15x+10 = 1.3×0.9x = 1.17x → 0.02x=10 → x=500. So CP=500. That's option B. Good.

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A shopkeeper sells an article at 15% profit. Had he bought it at 10% less and sold it for Rs. 10 more, he would have gained 30%. Find the cost price.

A. Rs. 400

B. Rs. 500

C. Rs. 600

D. Rs. 700

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
CP=x, SP=1.15x. New CP=0.9x, new SP=1.15x+10 = 1.3×0.9x = 1.17x → 0.02x=10 → x=500.

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Question #676

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In a mixture of 70 litres, the ratio of milk to water is 5:2. How much water must be added to make the ratio 2:3?

A. 55 L

B. 60 L

C. 50 L

D. 45 L

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Milk = (5/7)×70 = 50 L, water = 20 L. For milk:water = 2:3, water = (3/2)×50 = 75 L. Add 75-20 = 55 L.

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Question #677

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A man's salary is increased by 10% in the first year, by 20% in the second year, and decreased by 10% in the third year. If his final salary is Rs. 35640, find his initial salary.

A. Rs. 27000

B. Rs. 32000

C. Rs. 30000

D. Rs. 25000

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Multiplier = 1.1 × 1.2 × 0.9 = 1.188. Initial = 35640/1.188 = 30000.

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Question #678

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A number is increased by 15% and then decreased by 20%. The result is 276. Find the original number.

A. 280

B. 300

C. 320

D. 250

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
1.15 × 0.8 = 0.92, 0.92x = 276 → x = 300.

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Question #679

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

A. 260

B. 200

C. 220

D. 240

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Correct Answer: Option D

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

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Question #680

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The price of an article is reduced by 20% and then increased by 30%. Find the net change in the price.

A. No change

B. 4% decrease

C. 4% increase

D. 10% increase

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
0.8 × 1.3 = 1.04, 4% increase.

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