A number is decreased by 25% and then increased by 25%. The net change is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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A number is decreased by 25% and then increased by 25%. The net change is:

A. 6.25% decrease

B. 6.25% increase

C. 5% decrease

D. No change

Answer: Option A

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0.75 × 1.25 = 0.9375, decrease 6.25%.

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A candidate secures 45% of votes and loses the election by 200 votes. Find the total number of votes cast.

A. 1500

B. 1800

C. 2500

D. 2000

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Loser = 45%, Winner = 55%. Difference = 10%. 10% of Total = 200. Total = 2000.

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A man saves 30% of his income. If his income increases by 20% and expenditure increases by 10%, his savings increase by:

A. 43.33%

B. 33.33%

C. 50%

D. 40%

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Income 100, exp 70, sav 30. New income 120, new exp 70×1.1=77, sav 43. Increase 13, % = (13/30)×100 = 43.33%.

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A salary is increased by 30% and then decreased by 30%. What is the net change?

A. 9% increase

B. 6% decrease

C. 0%

D. 9% decrease

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Net change = x^2 / 100 % decrease. 30^2 / 100 = 900 / 100 = 9% decrease.

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