Two successive increases of 20% and 20% on a price is equivalent to a single increase of: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Two successive increases of 20% and 20% on a price is equivalent to a single increase of:

A. 42%

B. 46%

C. 40%

D. 44%

Answer: Option D

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1.2 × 1.2 = 1.44, increase 44%.

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In an election, candidate A got 55% votes and B got the rest. If total votes were 2000, how many votes did B get?

A. 1000

B. 900

C. 1100

D. 800

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
B got (100% - 55%) = 45% of 2000 = 900 votes.

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

A. 650

B. 500

C. 600

D. 550

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Correct Answer: Option C

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

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A winning candidate in an election secured 65% of the votes and won by a margin of 300 votes. What is the total number of votes?

A. 1200

B. 1000

C. 1500

D. 800

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Winner = 65%, Loser = 35%. Difference = 30%. 30% of Total = 300. Total = 1000.

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