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. 105

B. 95

C. 100

D. 90

Answer: Option C

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1.25x = 125 → x = 100.

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In an election between two candidates, the winner got 60% of the votes and won by a majority of 400 votes. What was the total number of votes cast?

A. 2000

B. 2500

C. 1500

D. 1000

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Winner = 60%, Loser = 40%. Difference = 20%. 20% of Total = 400. Total = 400 * (100 / 20) = 2000.

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A man's income Rs. 15000. Spends 40% food, 20% rent, 15% education, 10% others. By what % reduce food expenditure to increase savings by 25%?

A. 9.375%

B. 10%

C. 12.5%

D. 8.5%

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Present savings 15% = 2250, food=6000. New savings 2812.5, increase 562.5 from food reduction. % reduction = (562.5/6000)×100 = 9.375%.

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A person travels for 4 hours at 60 kmph and then for 6 hours at 50 kmph. What is his average speed?

A. 52 kmph

B. 54 kmph

C. 53 kmph

D. 55 kmph

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Total distance = 4×60 + 6×50 = 240+300=540 km. Total time = 10 h. Avg speed = 540/10 = 54 kmph.

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