Length, breadth, height increased 10%, 20%, 50%. % increase in volume: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Length, breadth, height increased 10%, 20%, 50%. % increase in volume:
A. 80%
B. 98%
C. 90%
D. 100%
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
1.1×1.2×1.5 = 1.98, increase 98%.

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Question #1
Fresh grapes contain 68% water while dry grapes contain 20% water. How many kilograms of dry grapes can be obtained from 100 kg of fresh grapes?
A. 32 kg
B. 50 kg
C. 80 kg
D. 40 kg

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Quantity of pulp in fresh grapes = 100% - 68% = 32%. So, pulp = 32 kg. In dry grapes, pulp is 100% - 20% = 80%. Let dry grapes be D kg. 80% of D = 32 implies D = (32 / 0.8) = 40 kg.

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Question #2
3/8 expressed as percent is:
A. 35%
B. 37.5%
C. 33.5%
D. 30%

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
(3/8)×100 = 37.5%.

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Question #3
Price reduced 25%, enables buying 3 kg more for Rs. 90. Reduced price/kg:
A. Rs. 8
B. Rs. 7.5
C. Rs. 7
D. Rs. 6

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Original price x, xy=90. New 0.75x(y+3)=90 → 0.75×90 + 2.25x=90 → x=10, reduced 7.5.

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