What is 5% of 300? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

What is 5% of 300?

A. 15

B. 10

C. 25

D. 20

Answer: Option A

5% of 300 = (5 / 100) * 300 = 15.

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Question #1 Report Error

1/4 as percentage is:

A. 25%

B. 15%

C. 20%

D. 30%

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
(1/4)×100 = 25%.

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Question #2 Report Error

A number is erroneously multiplied by 5/3 instead of 3/5. Percentage error in calculation:

A. 166.67%

B. 177.78%

C. 180%

D. 150%

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Correct = (3/5)x, wrong = (5/3)x. % error = [(5/3 - 3/5)/(3/5)]×100 = (16/9)×100 ≈ 177.78%.

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Question #3 Report Error

35% failed in Maths, 25% in English, 15% in both. % passed in both:

A. 55%

B. 45%

C. 60%

D. 50%

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Failed at least one = 35+25-15=45%, passed both = 55%.

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