A's salary is 20% less than B's salary. By what percent is B's salary more than A's? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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A's salary is 20% less than B's salary. By what percent is B's salary more than A's?

A. 27.5%

B. 25%

C. 22.5%

D. 20%

Answer: Option B

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Let B=100, A=80. B is (20/80)×100 = 25% more than A.

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Rice price reduced 20%, buys 10 kg more for Rs. 200. Reduced price/kg:

A. Rs. 4

B. Rs. 4.5

C. Rs. 3.5

D. Rs. 5

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Original price x, xy=200. 0.8x(y+10)=200 → 160+8x=200 → x=5, reduced 4.

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Cost article Rs. 500, marked up 60%, then 25% discount. Selling price:

A. 625

B. 550

C. 575

D. 600

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Correct Answer: Option D

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Marked = 500×1.6 = 800, SP = 800×0.75 = 600.

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Number increased 30% then decreased 25%. Net change:

A. 5% increase

B. 2.5% increase

C. 2.5% decrease

D. 5% decrease

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
1.3 × 0.75 = 0.975, 2.5% decrease.

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