Price increased 15% then decreased 10%. Net change: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Price increased 15% then decreased 10%. Net change:
A. 4.5% increase
B. 5% increase
C. 5.5% increase
D. 3.5% increase
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
1.15×0.9 = 1.035, increase 3.5%.

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Question #1
A man spends 30% on rent, 20% of the remainder on food, and 25% of the next remainder on education. If he saves Rs. 5460, find his monthly income.
A. Rs. 13000
B. Rs. 12500
C. Rs. 12000
D. Rs. 13500

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Rent 30%, left 70%. Food 20% of 70%=14% of income, left 56%. Education 25% of 56%=14% of income, left 42% = 5460 → income = 5460/0.42 = 13000.

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Question #2
Weight reduced from 80 kg to 72 kg. Percentage decrease:
A. 8%
B. 12%
C. 10%
D. 15%

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
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Question #3
A man's income is Rs. 25000. He spends 40% on food, 30% on rent, 20% on other items and saves the rest. By what percent should he reduce his food expenditure to increase his savings by 20%?
A. 6%
B. 4%
C. 7%
D. 5%

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Present savings = 10% of 25000 = 2500. New savings = 3000. Reduction in food = 500. Food = 10000, % reduction = (500/10000)×100 = 5%.

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