A number increased by 25% becomes 150. The number is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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A number increased by 25% becomes 150. The number is:
A. 115
B. 110
C. 125
D. 120
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
1.25x = 150 → x = 120.
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Price of pen up 15%. By what % reduce consumption so that expenditure rises only 5%?
A. 8%
B. 9.09%
C. 8.7%
D. 10%
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
1.15 × x = 1.05 → x = 1.05/1.15 ≈ 0.91304, reduction = 8.7%.
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Question #2
A man spends 80% of his income. His income increases by 30% and his expenditure increases by 20%. What is the percentage increase in his savings?
A. 50%
B. 80%
C. 70%
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Let income = 100. Exp = 80. Sav = 20. New income = 130. New Exp = 80 * 1.2 = 96. New Sav = 130 - 96 = 34. Increase = 14. % Increase = (14 / 20) * 100 = 70%.
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4/5 as a percent is:
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
(4/5)×100 = 80%.
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