What is 12.5% of 800? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

What is 12.5% of 800?

A. 120

B. 150

C. 80

D. 100

Answer: Option D

12.5% is equivalent to the fraction 1/8. (1/8) * 800 = 100.

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Question #1 Report Error

A candidate got 52% of the total votes and was elected by a majority of 120 votes. Find the total number of votes.

A. 3000

B. 3500

C. 2000

D. 2500

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Winner = 52%, Loser = 48%. Difference = 4%. 4% of Total = 120. Total = 120 * (100 / 4) = 3000.

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Question #2 Report Error

Price of sugar increased 25%. A person buys 4 kg less for Rs. 100. Original price per kg was:

A. Rs. 4

B. Rs. 8

C. Rs. 5

D. Rs. 6

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Original price x, xy=100. New 1.25x(y-4)=100 → 1.25×100 - 5x =100 → 125-5x=100 → x=5.

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Question #3 Report Error

If speed increases by 25%, by what percentage will the time required to cover the same distance decrease?

A. 25%

B. 30%

C. 15%

D. 20%

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Time and speed are inversely proportional. Time reduction = (25 / 125) * 100 = 20%.

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