Price up 20%, person buys 2 kg less for Rs. 60. Original price/kg: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Price up 20%, person buys 2 kg less for Rs. 60. Original price/kg:

A. Rs. 7

B. Rs. 4

C. Rs. 6

D. Rs. 5

Answer: Option D

Original price x, xy=60. New 1.2x(y-2)=60 → 1.2×60 - 2.4x =60 → x=5.

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Question #1 Report Error

A man gave 25% to wife, 20% of remainder to son, 25% of remainder to daughter, rest Rs. 9000 to charity. Total amount:

A. 20000

B. 24000

C. 18000

D. 22000

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Wife 25%, left 75%. Son 20% of 75%=15%, left 60%. Daughter 25% of 60%=15%, left 45% = 9000 → total = 20000.

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Question #2 Report Error

If the price of oil decreases by 25%, by what percentage can consumption be increased to maintain the same expenditure?

A. 33.33%

B. 20%

C. 25%

D. 30%

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Required increase = (25 / 75) * 100 = 100 / 3 = 33.33%.

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Question #3 Report Error

A boy scored 85% marks out of 400. How many marks did he get?

A. 330

B. 320

C. 340

D. 350

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
85% of 400 = 340.

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