A number is 50% more than another number. If the smaller number is 60, what is 40% of the larger number? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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A number is 50% more than another number. If the smaller number is 60, what is 40% of the larger number?

A. 45

B. 30

C. 36

D. 40

Answer: Option C

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Larger = 60 × 1.5 = 90, 40% of 90 = 36.

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

A. 65

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D. 70

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Correct Answer: Option D

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Girls = x, boys = 1.4x, total 2.4x=120 → x=50, boys=70.

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Price increased 15% then 10%. Single equivalent increase:

A. 24.5%

B. 26.5%

C. 27%

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
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A. 7%

B. 6.5%

C. 6.08%

D. 5.5%

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
1.15 × x = 1.08 → x = 1.08/1.15 ≈ 0.93913, reduction 6.09%, round to 6.08%.

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