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

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Number increased 30% then decreased 25%. Net change:

A. 5% decrease

B. 5% increase

C. 2.5% increase

D. 2.5% decrease

Answer: Option D

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1.3 × 0.75 = 0.975, 2.5% decrease.

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Question #1

25 is what percent of 125?

A. 20%

B. 22%

C. 18%

D. 15%

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
(25/125)×100 = 20%.

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Question #2

25% of 120 is:

A. 25

B. 40

C. 35

D. 30

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
0.25 × 120 = 30.

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Question #3

If 60% of a number is subtracted from another number, the second number reduces to 52% of itself. Find the ratio of the first to the second.

A. 5:8

B. 2:3

C. 4:5

D. 3:4

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
y - 0.6x = 0.52y → 0.48y = 0.6x → x/y = 0.48/0.6 = 4/5.

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