A gets 20% more than B, B gets 25% more than C. C=400, A's share: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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A gets 20% more than B, B gets 25% more than C. C=400, A's share:

A. 600

B. 500

C. 650

D. 550

Answer: Option A

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C=400, B=400×1.25=500, A=500×1.2=600.

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In a town, 70% of people speak English, 65% speak Hindi, and 27% speak neither. What percentage of people speak both languages?

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C. 60%

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Correct Answer: Option B

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Speak at least one = 100% - 27% = 73%. n(E U H) = n(E) + n(H) - n(E ∩ H). 73 = 70 + 65 - n(E ∩ H). n(E ∩ H) = 135 - 73 = 62%.

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C. 8.7%

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Number of boys 40% more than girls, total 120. Number of boys:

A. 65

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Correct Answer: Option D

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