5/8 expressed as percent is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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5/8 expressed as percent is:

A. 65%

B. 62.5%

C. 67.5%

D. 60%

Answer: Option B

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(5/8)×100 = 62.5%.

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A trader bought articles for Rs. 1200. Ten were damaged, rest sold at Rs. 2 more than CP each, total profit Rs. 60. Number of articles:

A. 110

B. 100

C. 90

D. 80

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Let n articles, CP each = 1200/n. Sold (n-10) at (1200/n + 2). Total SP = (n-10)(1200/n +2) = 1260. Solving gives n=100.

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A number decreased by 15% becomes 170. Original number is:

A. 205

B. 190

C. 195

D. 200

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
0.85x = 170 → x = 200.

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A's salary 15% less than B's. By what % must A's salary be raised to equal B's?

A. 16.67%

B. 15%

C. 18%

D. 17.65%

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
A=85, B=100. Increase needed = (15/85)×100 ≈ 17.65%.

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