A person's salary increased from 4000 to 5000. What is the percentage increase? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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A person's salary increased from 4000 to 5000. What is the percentage increase?

A. 35%

B. 30%

C. 25%

D. 20%

Answer: Option C

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Increase = 5000 - 4000 = 1000. Percentage increase = (1000 / 4000) * 100 = 25%.

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A man spends 75% of his income. His income is increased by 20% and he increased his expenditure by 10%. What is the percentage increase in his savings?

A. 40%

B. 50%

C. 25%

D. 30%

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Let original income = 100. Exp = 75. Savings = 25. New income = 120. New Exp = 75 + (10% of 75) = 82.5. New Savings = 120 - 82.5 = 37.5. Increase = 12.5. % Increase = (12.5 / 25) * 100 = 50%.

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