If x is 80% of y, what percentage of x is y? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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If x is 80% of y, what percentage of x is y?

A. 80%

B. 120%

C. 125%

D. 100%

Answer: Option C

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x = 0.8y. Therefore, y = x / 0.8 = 1.25x. Thus, y is 125% of x.

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In an office, 44% of the employees are females. If the number of males is 168, the total number of employees is:

A. 280

B. 300

C. 350

D. 320

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
56% = 168, total=168/0.56=300.

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A number is 30% of another number. If the sum of the numbers is 390, find the larger number.

A. 250

B. 260

C. 300

D. 270

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Let larger x, smaller 0.3x. 1.3x = 390 → x=300.

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A student scored 45 marks out of 60. What is his percentage?

A. 72%

B. 80%

C. 70%

D. 75%

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
(45/60) × 100 = 75%.

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