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Question
Two numbers are respectively 20% and 50% of a third number .What percent is the first number of the
second?
(A) 10% (B) 20% (C) 30% (D) 40%
Question
Two numbers are respectively 25% and 20% less than a third number. What percent is the first number
of the second ?
(A) 5% (B) 75% (C) 80% (D) 93.75%
Question
Two numbers are respectively 12 1/2% and 25% more than a third number. The first number as
percentage of second number is
(A) 50 (B) 60 (C) 75 (D) 90
Question
Two numbers are 8 1/3% and 12 1/2% less than the third number respectively. Then find Ist number is
what % more than IInd number
(A) 16 2/3% (B) 14 2/7% (C) 4 1/6% (D) 4 16/21%
Question
Two numbers are 8 1/3% and 12 1/2% less than the third number respectively. Then find Ist number is
what % more than IInd number
(A) 16 2/3% (B) 14 2/7% (C) 4 1/6% (D) 4 16/21%
Question
If a number increased by 9 1/11 % then the number becomes 132 what is the original number
(A) 80 (B) 100 (C) 111 (D) 121
Question
By decreasing a number 36 the number becomes 22 2/9% of the original number. What is the original
number
(A) 80 (B) 162 (C) 111 (D) 121
Question
If the income of the Prince is 16 2/3% less than the income of Rahul. Then the income of Rahul is what %
more than Prince.
(A) 20% (B) 15% (C) 25% (D) 12.1/2%
Question
If the height of tower A is 14 2/7% more than height of tower B. Then height of tower B is what % less
than tower A.
(A) 20% (B) 15% (C) 25% D) 12 1/2%
Question
The weight of Sonu is 76 2/7 kg and the weight of Raja is 28 4/7% less than the weight of Sonu. Then
the weight of Sonu is what % more than Raja.
(A) 40% (B) 25% (C) 35% (D) 22 2/9%
Question
Two cars A and B covered the distance b/w Delhi to Agra and started at 5 am. After 1 hr driver of Car A
found that he covers 33.1/3% more distance than Car B. Find the speed of Car B is what % less than Car
A.
(A) 20% (B) 25% (C) 40% (D) 50%
Question
The price of sugar has decreased by 15%. By what percentage can a person increase the consumption
so that there is no change in the expenditure?
(A) 𝟑𝟎𝟎/𝟐𝟑% (B) 𝟑𝟎𝟎/𝟏𝟕% (c ) 𝟓𝟎/𝟑% (D) 𝟐𝟎/3%
Question
If the price of petrol is increased by 66 2/3 % then by what % the consumption of petrol reduced by a
man so that there is no extra expenditure on it
(A) 20% (B) 25% (C) 40% (D) 50%
Question
An interview panel found that a candidate has given wrong data about his height. While filling up the
form he filled up 8 1/3% more than his actual height his actual height is 5 feet 7 inches. By what %
should panel reduce his height to get actual height.
(A) 6 2/3% (B) 9 1/11% (C) 8 1/17% (D) 7 9/13%
Question
A company made a cubical box of size 15×13×6 cm3 to sell the sugar but later it was found that the
capacity of the box was 12.5% less than the required capacity. If the height of the box was correct.
Then by what % base area of box should by increased
(A) 12.5% (B) 10% (C) 16.67% (D) 14.28%
Question
The hourly wages of a labour is increased by 14 2/7 %whereas the weekly working hours are reduced by
K% so that there is no change in monthly wages of labour. What is the value of K.
(A) 14.28% (B) 11.11% (C) 12.5% (D) 16.67%
Question
The charges per hour of internet surfing is increased by 30% then find the percentage decrease in time
period of surfing of a user if he can afford only 20% more expenses than before.
(A) 10% (B) 12.5% (C) 8.33% (D) 7 9/13%
Question
If the price of sugar is increased by 32% by how much % should a family decrease its consumption if a
family can afford only 10% more expenses than before.
(A) 12.5% (B) 16.67% (C) 20% (D) 22%
Question
Indian Railway decided to increase its fare by 10% before budget and 10% is also increased in budget.
What is the net increase % in fare of Indian Railways?
(A) 20% (B) 25% (C) 21% (D) 22%
Question
The hourly wages of labour is increased by 12.5% whereas the weekly working hours are reduced by 8%.
What is the net % change in monthly wages of labour. If labour get Rs.3750 per week for 50 hr initially.
(A) 2.5% increased (B) 3.5% increased (C) 2.5% decreased (D) 3.5% decreased
Question
Area of a scalene triangle is 328 cm2 and its base is 5/7times its height if the base of the triangle is
increased by 37.5% and height is decreased by 33.1/3% what is the net % change in its area.
(A) 14.28% (B) 11.11% (C) 8.33% (D) 9.02%
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If the radius of a sphere is increased by 12.5% what is the net increased % in its surface area?
(A) 26 9/16% (B) 23 5/16 % (C) 22 2/9% (D) 5 3/48%
Question
A number is increased by 20% and then it is decreased by 10%. Find the net increase or decrease per
cent.
(A) 10% increase (B) 10% decrease (C) 8% increase (D) 8% decrease
Question
The tax imposed on an article is decreased by 10% and its consumption increases by 10%. Find the
percentage change in revenue from it.
(A) 10% increase (B) 2% decrease (C) 1% decrease (D) 11% increase
Question
When the price of rice is decreased by 10% a man can by 1/2 kg more rice in Rs.180. What is the
reduced and original price of rice?
(A) Rs.36, Rs.40 (B) Rs.35, Rs.40 (C) Rs.36, Rs.39.6 (D) Rs.38, Rs.42
Question
Due to 20% reduction in the price of rice a man can buy 4 kg more rice at Rs. 640. What is the original
price of rice?
(A) Rs.32/kg (B) Rs.36/kg (C) Rs.38/kg (D) Rs.40/kg
Question
Due to 12.5% reduction in the price of sugar a man can buy 3 kg more rice in Rs. 840. What is the
reduced price of rice per kg.
(A) Rs.35 (B) Rs.36 (C) Rs.32 (D) Rs.40
Question
Due to the 20% increase in the price of sugar a man can buy 3 kg less sugar in Rs. 900. What is the
original price of sugar
(A) Rs.50 (B) Rs.45 (C) Rs.55 (D) Rs.60
Question
When the price of rice increased by 26% a family reduced its consumption is such a way that
expenditure of rice only 5% more than before. If 24 kg was consumed per month before. Find the new
consumption of rice.
(A) 20 kg (B) 22 kg (C) 18 kg (D) 24 kg
Question
When the price of sugar increased by 32% a family reduced its consumption to 18 kg so that there are
only 8% more expenses than before. What is the original consumption of sugar?
(A) 20 kg (B) 21 kg (C) 22 kg (D) 24 kg
Question
The price of tea increased by 19% but a family decreased its consumption by 200 gm so that there are
5% more expenses than before. What is the new consumption of tea?
(A) 1.5 kg (B) 1.4 kg (C) 1.6 kg (D) 1.25 kg
Question
Price of tea decreased by 2%. A person initially bought 490 gm tea. How many gm teas were bought by
him in the same amount.
(A) 500 gm (B) 480 gm (C) 495 gm (D) 485 gm
Question
Two candidates contested in an election. One got 60% of the votes and won by 1600 votes. What is the
number of votes polled ?
A) 9000 B) 8000 C) 7500 D) 10000
Question
In an election, three candidates contested. The first candidate got 40% votes and the second got 36%
votes. If total number of votes polled were 36000, find the number of votes got by the 3rd candidate
A) 9000 B) 8000 C) 7500 D) 10000
Question
Two persons contested an election for Parliament. The winning candidate secured 57% of the total
votes polled and won by a majority of 42,000 votes. The number of total votes polled is
A) 500000 B) 600000 C) 300000 D) 400000
Question
In an election between two candidates the winner got 64% votes and won by majority of 2240 votes.
What is the initial number of voters in the voter list.
(A) 7560 (B) 7800 (C) 8000 (D) 8250
Question
In an election between two candidates 10% voters did not cast their votes and successful candidates
got 54% of total votes and won by majority 1530 votes what is the total number of voters in voter list.
(A) 7800 (B) 8250 (C) 8000 (D) 8500
Question
In an election between two candidates 5% voters did not cast their votes and the loser got 40% of
polled voters and the winner won by a majority of 7980 votes. What is the total number of voters?.
(A) 42000 (B) 40500 (C) 45000 (D) 48500
Question
In an election between two candidates 10% voters did not cast their votes and 10% of total votes were
declared invalid and successful candidate got 60% of valid votes and won by 3520 votes what is the
total number of voters in voter list.
(A) 22000 (B) 22500 (C) 25000 (D) 20000
Question
In an election between two candidates 15% voters did not cast their votes. 20% of polled votes were
declared invalid and the winner got 75% of valid votes and won by 8500 votes . What the total number
of voters.
(A) 25000 (B) 22500 (C) 27500 (D) 20000
Question
In an election between two candidates 10% voters did not cast their votes and 2250 votes were found
invalid and successful candidates got 54% of valid votes and won by majority of 1620 votes. What is
the total number of voters in voter list.
(A) 22500 (B) 25000 (C) 27500 (D) 20000
Question
In an election between two candidates 15% voters did not cast their votes 450 votes were found invalid
and successful candidates got 52% votes and won by majority of 4250 votes . What is the total number
of voters in voter list
(A) 21500 (B) 22500 (C) 20000 (D) 19500
Question
A man spends 24% of his income on house rent, 25% of remaining on children education 33.1/3% of
remaining in insurance policy and 50% of remaining in other expenses. If he spends 11780 on children
education and insurance policy together. What is his total income?
(A) Rs.30500 (B) Rs.32500 (C) Rs.31500 (D) Rs.31000
Question
Umesh spends 20% of his income on household expenditure. Out of the remaining 25% spent on
children education 15% on transport 15% on medicine and 10% on entertainment. Now he left Rs. 9800.
What is his monthly income?
(A) Rs.32500 (B) Rs.34000 (C) Rs.35000 (D) Rs.37500
Question
Raghav spends 80% of his income. If his income increases by 12% and the savings decrease by 10%,
then what will be the percentage increase in his expenditure?
(A) 17.5 (B) 22 (C) 16 (D) 20.5
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A man spends 75% of his income, his income increased by 20% and expenses also increased by 10%.
What is the net increased percent in his savings?
(A) 20% (B) 15% (C) 10% (D) 50%
Question
A man's annual income has increased by 2 lakhs but the tax on income that he has to pay reduced
from 20% to 16%. Now he pay the same amount of tax as before. What is his increased income?
(A) 8 Lakh (B) 10 Lakh ( C) 12 Lakh (D) 6 Lakh
Question
The salary of a man increased by Rs. 6500 and the rate of tax decreased by 2% to 10%. The effect is
such that he is now paying the same tax as before. If in both cases, the standard tax deduction is fixed
at 20% of his total income. Find his increased salary.
(A) Rs.39000 (B) Rs.36000 (C) Rs.38000 (D) Rs.42000
Question
If the income tax is increased by 19% the net income is reduced by 1%. What is the rate of income tax? (
(A) 4% (B) 5% (C) 6% (D) 7.5%
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If the income tax is increased by 17% the net income is reduced by 3%. What is the rate of income tax?
(A) 14% (B) 15% (C) 16% (D) 7.5%
Question
The population of a town increased by 12% in Ist year 22. 2/9% increased in the second year while
decreased by 14.2/7 % in the third year. What is the population of town at
(A) 17.5 Lakhs (B) 20.5 Lakhs (C) 21.5 Lakhs (D) 22 Lakhs
Question
Fresh fruit contains 68% water and dry fruit contains 20% water. How much dry fruit can be
obtained from 100 kg of fresh fruits ?
A) 32 B) 40 C) 52 D) 80
Question
Fresh fruit contains 99% water. Suppose you have 3 kg fresh cherry. After a few hours in the sun. Some
water evaporates and the % of water in the cherry becomes 38%. What is the new weight of cherry.
A) 2 B) 2.5 C) 1.5 D) 1
Question
The population of a village decreases at the rate of 20% per annum. If its population 2 years
ago was 10,000, the present population is
A) 4600 B) 6400 C) 76,00 D) 6,000
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The value of a machine depreciates every year at the rate of 10% on its value at the beginning of that
year. If the current value of the machine is 729, its worth 3years ago was:
A) 1000 B) 800 C) 76,00 D) 6,000
Question
In an examination a candidate must secure 40% marks to pass. A candidate, who gets 220 marks, fails
by 20 marks. What are the maximum marks for the examination?
A) 1200 B) 800 C) 600 D) 450
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A student has to obtain 33% of total marks to pass. He got 25% of total marks and failed by 40 marks.
The number of total marks is
A) 800 B) 300 C) 500 D) 1000
Question
In an examination, a student who gets 20% of the maximum marks fails by 5 marks. Another student
who scores 30% of the maximum marks gets 20 marks more than the pass marks. The necessary
percentage required for passing is
A) 32% B) 23% C) 22% D) 20%
Question
In an examination, a student who gets 20% of the maximum marks fails by 5 marks. Another student
who scores 30% of the maximum marks gets 20 marks more than the pass marks. The necessary
percentage required for passing is
A) 32% B) 23% C) 22% D) 20%
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A candidate who gets 20% marks in an examination fails by 30 marks but another candidate who gets
32% gets 42 marks more than the passing marks. Then the percentage of pass marks is
A) 52% B) 50% C) 33% D) 25%
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A candidate secured 30% marks in an examination and failed by 6 marks. Another secured 40% marks
and got 6 marks more than the bare minimum to pass. The maximum marks are
A) 150 B) 120 C) 100 D) 180
Question
In an examination, 65% of the students passed in Mathematics, 48% passed in Physics and 30% passed
in both. How much percent of students failed in both the subjects
A) 17% B) 43% C) 13% D) 47%
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In an examination 80% of the boys passed in English and 85% passed in Mathematics, while 75%
passed in both. If 45 boys failed in both, the number of boys who sat for the examination was
A) 400 B) 450 C) 200 D) 150
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In an examination 70% of the candidates passed in English. 80% passed in Mathematics. 10% failed in
both the subjects. If 144 candidates passed in both, the total number of candidates were
A) 240 B) 125 C) 200 D) 375
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In an examination 34% failed in Mathematics and 42% failed in English. If 20% failed in both the
subjects, the percentage of students who passed in both subjects was
A) 54% B) 50% C) 44% D) 56%
Question
Radha spends 40% of her salary on food, 20% on house rent, 10% on entertainment and 10% on
conveyance. If her savings at the end of a month are 1500, then her salary per month (in ) is
A) 8000 B) 6000 C) 7500 D) 10000
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A person gave 20% of his income to his elder son, 30% of the remaining to the younger son and 10% of
the balance, he donated to a trust. He is left with 10080. His income was
A) 50000 B) 40000 C) 30000 D) 20000
Question
405 sweets were distributed equally among children in such a way so that the number of sweets
received by each child is 20% of the total number of students. How many sweets did each child
receive?
(A) 8 sweets (B) 9 sweets (C) 10 sweets (D) 11 sweets
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The weight of an iron bucket increases by 33.1/3 % When filled with water to 50% of its capacity. What
is the weight of a bucket when it is completely filled with 5kg liquid?
(A) 10 kg (B) 1205 kg (C) 15 kg (D) 14 kg
Question
The price of raw material has gone up by 15%. Labour cost has also increased from 25% of cost of raw
material to 30% of cost of raw material. By how much % should there be reduction in the usage of raw
material so as to keep the cost the same.
(A) 17% (B) 24% (C) 28% (D) 25%
Question
The weight of an empty bottle is 20% of the weight of a bottle when filled with some liquid. Some of the
liquid has been removed. Then the bottle along with the remaining liquid weighted half of original
weight. What fraction of liquid has been removed.
(A) 3/8 (B) 1/2 (C) 5/8 (D) 7/8
Question
A reduction of 50 paise/dozen in the price of eggs a person buys 1 dozen more eggs for Rs.66. Find
original price per dozen.
(A) Rs.5 /dozen (B) Rs.6/dozen (C) Rs.7 /dozen (D) Rs.8/ dozen