If A is 20% less than B, then B is what percentage more than A? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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If A is 20% less than B, then B is what percentage more than A?

A. 20%

B. 15%

C. 25%

D. 30%

Answer: Option C

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Formula: (R / (100 - R)) * 100. Here R = 20. (20 / 80) * 100 = (1 / 4) * 100 = 25%.

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7/10 as a percent is:

A. 70%

B. 60%

C. 65%

D. 75%

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
(7/10)×100 = 70%.

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A salesman receives a commission of 12% on all sales and a bonus of 1% on sales exceeding Rs. 15,000. If his total earnings are Rs. 7,650, what are his total sales?

A. Rs. 50,000

B. Rs. 55,000

C. Rs. 65,000

D. Rs. 60,000

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Let total sales be x. Commission = 0.12x. Bonus = 0.01(x - 15000) for x > 15000. Total = 0.12x + 0.01x - 150 = 7650 implies 0.13x = 7800. Therefore, x = 60000.

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If 12% of x is 60, then x = ?

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Correct Answer: Option B

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