Price of an article reduced by 15%, new price Rs. 170. Original price was: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Price of an article reduced by 15%, new price Rs. 170. Original price was:

A. 195

B. 205

C. 190

D. 200

Answer: Option D

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Original × 0.85 = 170 → original = 200.

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A number is increased by 10% and then decreased by 10%. If the resulting number is 1188, what was the original number?

A. 1150

B. 1250

C. 1100

D. 1200

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
1.1 × 0.9 = 0.99, 0.99x = 1188 → x = 1200.

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In an examination, 70% passed in English, 65% in Maths and 15% failed in both subjects. If 300 students passed in both, total number of students was:

A. 550

B. 650

C. 600

D. 500

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Correct Answer: Option C

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Failed Eng=30%, Maths=35%. Passed both = 100 - (30+35-15) = 50%. 50% of total = 300 → total = 600.

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If A is 10% more than B, then B is what percentage less than A?

A. 11.11%

B. 9.09%

C. 10%

D. 12%

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Formula: (10 / 110) * 100 = 100 / 11 = 9.09%.

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