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. 280

B. 350

C. 300

D. 320

Answer: Option C

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

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The difference between two numbers is 50. If 40% of the larger number is equal to 60% of the smaller number, find the sum of the two numbers.

A. 225

B. 200

C. 250

D. 275

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
0.4L = 0.6S → L/S = 3/2 → L = 3k, S = 2k. L - S = k = 50 → k=50. L=150, S=100, sum = 250.

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Office 70% men. 80% of men and 60% of women have car. % of workers with car:

A. 74%

B. 68%

C. 70%

D. 72%

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Correct Answer: Option A

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A number increased by 15% is 138. The number is:

A. 120

B. 125

C. 110

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Correct Answer: Option A

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1.15x = 138 → x = 120.

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