A number increased by 25% then by 20% becomes 180. Original number: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

A number increased by 25% then by 20% becomes 180. Original number:
A. 110
B. 130
C. 100
D. 120
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
x × 1.25 × 1.2 = 1.5x = 180 → x = 120.

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Question #1
The ratio of the number of boys to girls in a school is 5:3. If 20% of the boys and 25% of the girls are scholarship holders, what percent of the total students do not hold a scholarship?
A. 80%
B. 78%
C. 82.5%
D. 78.125%

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Total = 5k+3k=8k. Scholarship boys=0.2×5k=k, girls=0.25×3k=0.75k, total scholarship=1.75k. Scholarship % = (1.75k/8k)×100 = 21.875%, so without = 78.125%.

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Question #2
A boy scored 85% marks out of 400. How many marks did he get?
A. 350
B. 340
C. 320
D. 330

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
85% of 400 = 340.

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12.5% expressed as a fraction is:
A. 1/8
B. 1/10
C. 1/6
D. 1/12

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
12.5/100 = 1/8.

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