35% failed in Maths, 25% in English, 15% in both. % passed in both: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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

A. 55%

B. 60%

C. 45%

D. 50%

Answer: Option A

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

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In an election between two candidates, one got 35% of the total valid votes and lost by 1500 votes. Find the total valid votes.

A. 5000

B. 5500

C. 4000

D. 4500

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Loser = 35%, Winner = 65%. Difference = 30%. 30% of Total = 1500. Total = 5000.

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A shopkeeper sells an article at 10% profit. Had he bought it at 20% less and sold it for Rs. 12 less, he would have gained 30%. Find the cost price.

A. Rs. 150

B. Rs. 180

C. Rs. 200

D. Rs. 220

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
CP=x, SP=1.1x. New CP=0.8x, new SP=1.1x-12 = 1.3×0.8x = 1.04x → 0.06x=12 → x=200.

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In a school, 60% are boys and 40% are girls. 20% of boys and 25% of girls get scholarship. What percent of students do not get scholarship?

A. 74%

B. 80%

C. 76%

D. 78%

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Scholarship boys = 0.6×0.2 = 12% of total, girls = 0.4×0.25 = 10% of total. Total scholarship = 22%, without = 78%.

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