A student scored 72 marks out of 120. What is his percentage? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

A student scored 72 marks out of 120. What is his percentage?
A. 70%
B. 60%
C. 65%
D. 55%
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Percentage = (72/120) × 100 = 60%.

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Question #1
A man sells an article at 10% profit. Had he bought it at 20% less and sold it for Rs. 10 less, he would have gained 25%. Find the cost price.
A. Rs. 90
B. Rs. 100
C. Rs. 80
D. Rs. 110

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
CP=x, SP=1.1x. New CP=0.8x, new SP=1.1x-10. 1.1x-10 = 1.25×0.8x = x → 0.1x=10 → x=100.

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Question #2
Candidate A got 60% valid votes, defeated B by 3000 votes. 25% invalid. Total votes:
A. 22500
B. 17500
C. 15000
D. 20000

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Valid V, margin 0.2V=3000 → V=15000. Total T, 0.75T=15000 → T=20000.

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Question #3
Marked 20% above CP, discount 10%. Profit %:
A. 6%
B. 10%
C. 8%
D. 12%

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
CP=100, MP=120, SP=108, profit 8%.

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