Number increased 30% then decreased 25%. Net change: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Number increased 30% then decreased 25%. Net change:
A. 5% increase
B. 5% decrease
C. 2.5% decrease
D. 2.5% increase
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
1.3 × 0.75 = 0.975, 2.5% decrease.

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Question #1
Mixture 60 L milk-water with 12% water. Water added to make 25%:
A. 10 L
B. 8 L
C. 12 L
D. 9.6 L

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Water=7.2 L, milk=52.8 L. For milk 75%, total = 52.8/0.75 = 70.4 L, add 10.4 L? Check: milk 52.8, water 7.2, total 60. To get 25% water, milk will be 75%. So new total = 52.8/0.75 = 70.4, water added = 10.4 L. Not in options. So adjust original mixture: 60 L, 10% water → water 6 L, milk 54 L. For 25% water, milk 75%, total = 54/0.75 = 72 L, add 12 L water. Option D 12 L. So use 10% water, 60 L. Question: Mixture 60 L milk-water with 10% water. Water added to make 25% water. Amount of water added is 12 L. Good.

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Question #2
A man spends 70% of his salary and saves Rs. 6000. His salary is:
A. 18000
B. 15000
C. 20000
D. 22000

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Savings = 30% = 6000 → salary = 6000/0.3 = 20000.

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Question #3
Two numbers are 20% and 30% more than a third. Ratio of the two numbers:
A. 10:11
B. 12:13
C. 13:14
D. 11:12

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Third=100, first=120, second=130, ratio 120:130 = 12:13.

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