In an office, 44% of the employees are females. If the number of males is 168, the total number of employees is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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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. 350

B. 320

C. 300

D. 280

Answer: Option C

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

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20% of A = 30% of B = 1/6 of C. Ratio A:B:C:

A. 15:10:18

B. 10:15:18

C. 15:10:12

D. 18:10:15

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Correct Answer: Option A

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Let 20%A=30%B=C/6 = k. A=5k, B=10k/3, C=6k → multiply by 3: 15:10:18.

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A man sells an article at 10% profit. If bought at 10% less and sold for Rs. 10 more, gain 25%. CP:

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C. Rs. 300

D. Rs. 400

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Correct Answer: Option D

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CP=x, SP=1.1x. New CP=0.9x, new SP=1.1x+10, new SP=1.25×0.9x=1.125x. So 1.1x+10=1.125x → 0.025x=10 → x=400.

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If 15% of a number is subtracted from 30% of that number, the result is 45. The number is:

A. 400

B. 300

C. 350

D. 250

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Correct Answer: Option B

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