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. 20%

B. 25%

C. 22.5%

D. 27.5%

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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A man spends 40% of his income on food, 30% of the remainder on rent, and saves the rest. If he saves Rs. 3780, find his income.

A. Rs. 8400

B. Rs. 9600

C. Rs. 9000

D. Rs. 8000

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Food 40%, left 60%. Rent 30% of 60% = 18% of income. Total spend = 58%, save 42% = 3780 → income = 3780/0.42 = 9000.

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A machine depreciates 10% per year. Its value after 1 year if purchased for Rs. 50,000 is:

A. 45,000

B. 44,000

C. 46,000

D. 47,000

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Value = 50,000 × 0.9 = 45,000.

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If the cost price of 12 articles is equal to the selling price of 10 articles, what is the profit percent?

A. 20%

B. 18%

C. 15%

D. 25%

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Let CP of 1 article = Re.1. CP of 12 = 12, SP of 10 = 12 → SP of 1 = 1.2, profit% = 20%.

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