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Percentage MCQs

Practice Percentage MCQs with answers and detailed explanations. Learn percentage calculations, increase and decrease percentages, profit and loss percentages, discounts, percentage change and exam-oriented quantitative aptitude questions designed for SSC, Railway, Banking, UPSC, JKSSB, Police, Teaching and other competitive exams.

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Question #301
If 40% of a number is added to another, second becomes 120% of itself. Ratio of first to second:
A. 1:3
B. 3:2
C. 2:3
D. 1:2
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
0.4F + S = 1.2S → 0.4F = 0.2S → F/S = 0.2/0.4 = 1/2.
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Question #302
A man sells an article at 10% profit. If bought at 10% less and sold for Rs. 10 more, gain 25%. CP:
A. Rs. 400
B. Rs. 300
C. Rs. 350
D. Rs. 450
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
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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Question #303
A number increased by 20% then decreased by 20% gives 192. Original number:
A. 180
B. 210
C. 190
D. 200
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
x × 1.2 × 0.8 = 0.96x = 192 → x = 200.
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Question #304
A man's income Rs. 15000. Spends 40% food, 20% rent, 15% education, 10% others. By what % reduce food expenditure to increase savings by 25%?
A. 12.5%
B. 8.5%
C. 9.375%
D. 10%
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Present savings 15% = 2250, food=6000. New savings 2812.5, increase 562.5 from food reduction. % reduction = (562.5/6000)×100 = 9.375%.
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Question #305
A's salary increased by 20% then decreased by 20%. Original salary 5000, final salary:
A. 4600
B. 4800
C. 5000
D. 5200
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
5000 × 1.2 × 0.8 = 4800.
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Question #306
Cost price Rs. 600, marked up 50%, then discount 20%. Profit percent:
A. 15%
B. 25%
C. 20%
D. 18%
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
MP = 600×1.5 = 900, SP = 900×0.8 = 720, profit = 120, profit% = (120/600)×100 = 20%.
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Question #307
What percent of 80 is 24?
A. 25%
B. 40%
C. 35%
D. 30%
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
(24/80) × 100 = 30%.
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Question #308
If 20% of a number is 60, the number is:
A. 300
B. 240
C. 360
D. 400
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
0.2x = 60 → x = 300.
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Question #309
Convert 3/4 into a percentage.
A. 60%
B. 75%
C. 70%
D. 65%
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
(3/4) × 100 = 75%.
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Question #310
A student scored 45 marks out of 60. What is his percentage?
A. 75%
B. 70%
C. 80%
D. 72%
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
(45/60) × 100 = 75%.
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Question #311
10% of 300 + 20% of 150 equals:
A. 55
B. 65
C. 50
D. 60
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
10% of 300 = 30, 20% of 150 = 30, sum = 60.
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Question #312
What percent of 50 is 15?
A. 25%
B. 40%
C. 30%
D. 35%
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
(15/50) × 100 = 30%.
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Question #313
If the price of a pen is increased by 25%, its new price is Rs. 125. Original price was:
A. Rs. 105
B. Rs. 90
C. Rs. 100
D. Rs. 95
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
1.25P = 125 → P = 100.
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Question #314
A number decreased by 20% becomes 64. The number is:
A. 76
B. 72
C. 84
D. 80
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
0.8x = 64 → x = 80.
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Question #315
In an election, candidate A got 65% votes and B got the rest. If total votes were 4000, how many votes did B get?
A. 1200
B. 1500
C. 1300
D. 1400
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
B got 35% of 4000 = 1400.
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Question #316
The population of a town increases by 8% from 25,000. New population is:
A. 27,500
B. 26,500
C. 28,000
D. 27,000
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
25,000 × 1.08 = 27,000.
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Question #317
A machine depreciates 12% per year. Its value after 1 year if purchased for Rs. 60,000 is:
A. 52,800
B. 52,500
C. 52,000
D. 53,000
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
60,000 × 0.88 = 52,800.
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Question #318
6.25% expressed as a fraction is:
A. 1/12
B. 1/20
C. 1/16
D. 1/18
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
6.25/100 = 1/16.
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Question #319
What is 20% of 50% of 300?
A. 30
B. 35
C. 40
D. 25
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
0.2 × 0.5 × 300 = 30.
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Question #320
A number increased by 30% then decreased by 30% results in net change of:
A. 6% decrease
B. 9% decrease
C. 9% increase
D. 0%
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
1.3 × 0.7 = 0.91, 9% decrease.
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