In a school, 80% of 400 students are present. Number absent is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

In a school, 80% of 400 students are present. Number absent is:
A. 80
B. 90
C. 70
D. 60
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Absent = 20% of 400 = 80.

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Question #1
A man spends 50% of his income. His income rises by 50% and expenditure by 20%. Percentage increase in savings is:
A. 80%
B. 60%
C. 70%
D. 90%

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Let income = 100, exp = 50, sav = 50. New income = 150, exp = 60, sav = 90. Increase = 40 on 50 = 80%.

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Question #2
To pass an exam, 40% is required. A student got 150 marks and failed by 30 marks. Maximum marks are:
A. 550
B. 500
C. 400
D. 450

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Pass marks = 150 + 30 = 180. 40% of Max = 180 → Max = 180/0.4 = 450.

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Question #3
The ratio of boys to girls in a school is 3:2. If 20% of boys and 25% of girls are adults, what percentage of the total students are non-adults?
A. 80%
B. 78%
C. 75%
D. 70%

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Let boys = 60, girls = 40. Total = 100. Adult boys = 20% of 60 = 12. Adult girls = 25% of 40 = 10. Total adults = 22. Non-adults = 100 - 22 = 78. Percentage = 78%.

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