Price of an article is cut by 25%. By what % must consumption increase so that expenditure remains same? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Price of an article is cut by 25%. By what % must consumption increase so that expenditure remains same?

A. 33.33%

B. 20%

C. 25%

D. 30%

Answer: Option A

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New price 0.75, multiplier needed = 1/0.75 = 4/3, increase 33.33%.

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In an election, 20% voters did not vote. Winner got 48% of total votes and won by 2000 votes. Total voters:

A. 12000

B. 12500

C. 10000

D. 15000

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Let total T. Votes cast = 0.8T. Winner got 0.48T, loser 0.8T - 0.48T = 0.32T. Margin = 0.48T - 0.32T = 0.16T = 2000 → T = 12500.

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Spends 25% on food, 15% rent, 10% clothing, saves Rs. 3000. Income:

A. 5500

B. 5000

C. 6500

D. 6000

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Spends 50%, saves 50% = 3000, income = 6000.

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Price decreased by 15% then increased by 15%. Net change is:

A. 2.25% increase

B. No change

C. 2.25% decrease

D. 1.5% decrease

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
0.85 × 1.15 = 0.9775, 2.25% decrease.

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