Price increased 15% then 10%. Single equivalent increase: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Price increased 15% then 10%. Single equivalent increase:

A. 25%

B. 27%

C. 24.5%

D. 26.5%

Answer: Option D

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1.15 × 1.1 = 1.265, increase 26.5%.

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If the price of a commodity decreases by 10%, by what percentage can the consumption increase so that the expenditure remains the same?

A. 9.09%

B. 11.11%

C. 10%

D. 12.5%

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Correct Answer: Option B

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

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25% of 120 is:

A. 25

B. 30

C. 40

D. 35

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
0.25 × 120 = 30.

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A's income is 25% more than B's, B's is 20% more than C's. A's income is what percent more than C's?

A. 50%

B. 55%

C. 40%

D. 45%

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
C=100, B=120, A=150, so A is 50% more than C.

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