Price of an article reduced by 20%, new price Rs. 160. Original price was: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Price of an article reduced by 20%, new price Rs. 160. Original price was:

A. 190

B. 210

C. 180

D. 200

Answer: Option D

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Original × 0.8 = 160 → original = 200.

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A student multiplied a number by 2/3 instead of 3/2. What is the percentage error?

A. 44.44%

B. 66.66%

C. 50%

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
True = 3/2x. False = 2/3x. Error = (3/2 - 2/3)x = (5/6)x. % Error = ((5/6) / (3/2)) * 100 = (10/18) * 100 = 55.55%.

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A number is 20% less than another number. If the smaller number is 120, the larger number is:

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Smaller = 80% of larger → 120 = 0.8L → L = 150.

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In a college, 40% are girls. 50% of the boys and 60% of the girls passed an exam. If 460 students failed, find the total number of students.

A. 1000

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Total T. Boys=0.6T, girls=0.4T. Passed=0.5×0.6T+0.6×0.4T=0.3T+0.24T=0.54T. Failed=0.46T=460 → T=1000.

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