Increase 500 by 10%. Result is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Increase 500 by 10%. Result is:
A. 550
B. 600
C. 510
D. 505
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
500 × 1.1 = 550.

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Question #1
The price of a commodity is increased by x% then decreased by x%. Net decrease is 4%. Find x.
A. 20
B. 10
C. 15
D. 25

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
(1+x/100)(1-x/100) = 0.96 → 1 - x²/10000 = 0.96 → x² = 400 → x = 20.

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Question #2
Office 70% men. 80% of men and 60% of women have car. % of workers with car:
A. 72%
B. 74%
C. 68%
D. 70%

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Men with car = 56% of total, women = 18%, total 74%.

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Population 1,25,000. First year +10%, second year -5%. Population after 2 years:
A. 1,33,750
B. 1,30,625
C. 1,28,125
D. 1,32,500

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
1,25,000 × 1.1 × 0.95 = 1,30,625.

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