Price reduced 40% then increased 25%. Net change: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Price reduced 40% then increased 25%. Net change:
A. 20% decrease
B. 25% decrease
C. 10% decrease
D. 15% decrease
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
0.6 × 1.25 = 0.75, 25% decrease.
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Decrease 900 by 30%. Result is:
A. 610
B. 600
C. 630
D. 620
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
900 × 0.7 = 630.
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Question #2
A and B together can do a piece of work in 12 days. B and C together in 15 days. C and A together in 20 days. How long will A alone take to do the work?
A. 40 days
B. 30 days
C. 60 days
D. 20 days
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
2(A+B+C) = 1/12 + 1/15 + 1/20 = (5+4+3)/60 = 12/60 = 1/5 → A+B+C = 1/10. A's work = (A+B+C) - (B+C) = 1/10 - 1/15 = (3-2)/30 = 1/30. So A takes 30 days.
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A student got 280 marks out of 400. Percentage is:
A. 72%
B. 68%
C. 65%
D. 70%
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
(280/400)×100 = 70%.
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