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If 15% of 40 is greater than 25% of a number by 2, the number is

  • 14
  • 16
  • 18
  • 20

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

15/100 * 40 - 25/100 * x = 2 or x/4 = 4 so x = 16

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1. What is 15 percent of 34

  • 5.10
  • 4.10
  • 3.10
  • 2.10

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

It will be 15% of 34
= (15/100) * 34 = 5.10

2. Half of 1 percent written as decimal is

  • 5
  • 0.5
  • 0.05
  • 0.005

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

It will be 1/2(1%) = 1/2(1/100) = 1/200 = 0.005

3. 2.09 can be expressed in terms of percentage as

  • 2.09%
  • 20.9%
  • 209%
  • 0.209%

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

While calculation in terms of percentage we need to multiply by 100, so
2.09 * 100 = 209.

4. Raman's salary was decreased by 50% and subsequently increased by 50%. How much percent does he loss.

  • 75
  • 65
  • 45
  • 25

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

Let the origianl salary = Rs. 100

It will be 150% of (50% of 100)
= (150/100) * (50/100) * 100 = 75

So New salary is 75, It means his loss is 25%

5. If number x is 10% less than another number y and y is 10% more than 125, then find out the value of x

  • 123.55
  • 123.65
  • 123.75
  • 123.85

Answer: Option C

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