Number 50% more than another. Smaller is what % less than larger? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Number 50% more than another. Smaller is what % less than larger?

A. 35%

B. 33.33%

C. 30%

D. 25%

Answer: Option B

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Small=100, large=150, less % = (50/150)×100 = 33.33%.

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If the length of a rectangle is increased by 25%, by what percentage must the width be decreased to keep the area unchanged?

A. 20%

B. 25%

C. 33.33%

D. 15%

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Required decrease = (25 / 125) * 100 = 20%.

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A hockey team won 45% of 60 matches. Matches lost:

A. 30

B. 35

C. 36

D. 33

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Lost = 55% of 60 = 33.

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If A is 10% less than B, then B is what percentage more than A?

A. 10%

B. 12.5%

C. 11.11%

D. 9.09%

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Formula: (10 / 90) * 100 = 100 / 9 = 11.11%.

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