If A is 25% more than B, then B is what percentage less than A? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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If A is 25% more than B, then B is what percentage less than A?

A. 30%

B. 20%

C. 25%

D. 15%

Answer: Option B

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Formula: (R / (100 + R)) * 100. Here R = 25. (25 / 125) * 100 = (1 / 5) * 100 = 20%.

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If the length of a rectangle is increased by 20%, by what percentage must the width be decreased to maintain the same area?

A. 30%

B. 20%

C. 16.67%

D. 25%

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Required decrease = (20 / 120) * 100 = 16.67%.

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The population of a town increases by 5% from 20,000. New population is:

A. 21,000

B. 22,000

C. 20,500

D. 21,500

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
20,000 × 1.05 = 21,000.

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8% of a number is 64. The number is:

A. 800

B. 900

C. 600

D. 700

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
0.08x = 64 → x = 800.

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