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. 15% decrease

C. 25% decrease

D. 10% decrease

Answer: Option C

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

0.6 × 1.25 = 0.75, 25% decrease.

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A weight is measured as 9.8 kg instead of 10 kg. What is the percentage error?

A. 1%

B. 2%

C. 4%

D. 3%

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Error = 10 - 9.8 = 0.2. % Error = (0.2 / 10) * 100 = 2%.

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If 40% of a number is 80, the number is:

A. 100

B. 200

C. 150

D. 250

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Correct Answer: Option B

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0.4x = 80 → x = 200.

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What is 75% of 120?

A. 100

B. 80

C. 90

D. 60

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
75% of 120 = (75 / 100) * 120 = 90.

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