In a school, 60% boys, 40% girls. 20% of boys and 30% of girls get scholarship. % of students without scholarship: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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In a school, 60% boys, 40% girls. 20% of boys and 30% of girls get scholarship. % of students without scholarship:

A. 70%

B. 76%

C. 80%

D. 72%

Answer: Option B

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Scholarship boys = 12% of total, girls = 12%, total 24%, without = 76%.

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Price of petrol increased by 25%. To keep expenditure same, consumption must reduce by:

A. 25%

B. 20%

C. 10%

D. 15%

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33 1/3 % of 240 is:

A. 60

B. 90

C. 70

D. 80

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Correct Answer: Option D

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In an election, 10% of the votes were invalid. The winning candidate got 60% of the valid votes and won by a majority of 1800 votes. What was the total number of votes?

A. 9000

B. 12000

C. 10000

D. 8000

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Correct Answer: Option C

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