In an election, candidate A got 55% votes and B got the rest. If total votes were 2000, how many votes did B get? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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In an election, candidate A got 55% votes and B got the rest. If total votes were 2000, how many votes did B get?

A. 900

B. 1000

C. 800

D. 1100

Answer: Option A

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B got (100% - 55%) = 45% of 2000 = 900 votes.

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0.5% of 2000 is:

A. 10

B. 20

C. 5

D. 15

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
0.005 × 2000 = 10.

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In a mixture of 120 litres, the ratio of milk and water is 2:1. How much water is added to change the ratio to 1:2?

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B. 100 L

C. 120 L

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
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A number is increased by 20% and then decreased by 15%. The resulting number is 204. Find the original number.

A. 180

B. 210

C. 190

D. 200

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
1.2 × 0.85 = 1.02, 1.02x = 204 → x = 200.

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