If the price of a pen is increased by 25%, its new price is Rs. 125. Original price was: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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If the price of a pen is increased by 25%, its new price is Rs. 125. Original price was:

A. Rs. 100

B. Rs. 95

C. Rs. 105

D. Rs. 90

Answer: Option A

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

1.25P = 125 → P = 100.

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A candidate got 60% votes and won by 200 votes. Total votes polled:

A. 800

B. 1200

C. 1000

D. 1500

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Margin = 20% of total = 200 → total = 1000.

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Price reduced 20%, enables buying 5 kg more for Rs. 120. Reduced price/kg:

A. Rs. 4

B. Rs. 5

C. Rs. 4.8

D. Rs. 3.2

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Original x, xy=120. New 0.8x(y+5)=120 → 0.8×120 + 4x =120 → 96+4x=120 → 4x=24 → x=6, reduced 4.8? Wait: original x=6, reduced price = 0.8*6=4.8, option C. Check: original 6 per kg, 20 kg for 120. Reduced 4.8, buys 25 kg for 120, 5 kg more. So reduced price = 4.8. Option C. So answer C.

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