Price of sugar increased 25%. Expenditure to rise only 12%. Consumption reduced by: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Price of sugar increased 25%. Expenditure to rise only 12%. Consumption reduced by:

A. 12%

B. 10.4%

C. 11.2%

D. 13.6%

Answer: Option B

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1.25 × x = 1.12 → x = 1.12/1.25 = 0.896, reduction 10.4%.

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A person spends 10% of his salary on transport and 20% of the remaining on food. If he saves Rs. 3600, what is his total salary?

A. 5000

B. 4500

C. 4000

D. 6000

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Let total salary = x. x * (90/100) * (80/100) = 3600. 0.72x = 3600. x = 5000.

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120 increased by 18% is:

A. 138.4

B. 141.6

C. 140.2

D. 136.6

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
120 × 1.18 = 141.6.

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A's salary 20% less than B's. By what % must A's salary be raised to equal B's?

A. 30%

B. 25%

C. 20%

D. 22.5%

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Correct Answer: Option B

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A=80, B=100. Increase needed = (20/80)×100 = 25%.

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