A number increased by 25% is 125. The number is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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A number increased by 25% is 125. The number is:

A. 100

B. 105

C. 95

D. 90

Answer: Option A

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1.25x = 125 → x = 100.

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In an exam, 70% passed English, 65% Maths, 27% failed both, 248 passed both. Total students:

A. 380

B. 400

C. 420

D. 360

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Failed English=30%, Failed Maths=35%. Failed both=27%. Passed both = 100 - (30+35-27) = 62%. 62% = 248 → total = 400.

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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?

A. 70%

B. 60%

C. 52%

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Correct Answer: Option D

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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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A cricket team won 60% of 50 matches. Matches lost:

A. 18

B. 20

C. 22

D. 24

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Correct Answer: Option B

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Lost = 40% of 50 = 20.

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