The population of a town increases by 8% annually. If its present population is 2,33,280, what was it 2 years ago? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The population of a town increases by 8% annually. If its present population is 2,33,280, what was it 2 years ago?

A. 1,80,000

B. 2,00,000

C. 2,10,000

D. 1,90,000

Answer: Option B

Pop 2 yrs ago = 233280 / (1.08)² = 233280 / 1.1664 = 200000.

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A student needs 40% to pass. He gets 60 marks and fails by 20 marks. Maximum marks:

A. 240

B. 200

C. 220

D. 180

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Pass = 80, 40% M = 80 → M = 200.

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Difference between SP at 18% profit and 6% loss is Rs. 144. CP:

A. 600

B. 550

C. 650

D. 500

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
1.18CP - 0.94CP = 0.24CP = 144 → CP = 600.

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In a class of 40, 30% are girls. Number of boys is:

A. 32

B. 30

C. 28

D. 26

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
70% of 40 = 28 boys.

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