A's salary 20% less than B's. By what % must A's salary be raised to equal B's? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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A's salary 20% less than B's. By what % must A's salary be raised to equal B's?

A. 20%

B. 22.5%

C. 30%

D. 25%

Answer: Option D

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A=80, B=100. Increase needed = (20/80)×100 = 25%.

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20% of 50 + 30% of 60 equals:

A. 28

B. 34

C. 32

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Correct Answer: Option A

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20% of 50 = 10, 30% of 60 = 18, sum = 28.

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B. 1/3

C. 2/5

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Correct Answer: Option D

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A man spends 25% on rent, 20% of remainder on food, 15% of remainder on education, saves Rs. 15300. Income:

A. 30000

B. 32000

C. 28000

D. 25000

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Rent 0.25I, left 0.75I. Food 0.15I, left 0.6I. Education 0.09I, left 0.51I = 15300 → I=30000.

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