Two numbers 25% and 40% less than a third. Second is what % of first? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Two numbers 25% and 40% less than a third. Second is what % of first?

A. 90%

B. 80%

C. 85%

D. 75%

Answer: Option B

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Third=100, first=75, second=60; (60/75)×100=80%.

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A student scored 42% marks and failed by 12 marks. Another student scored 58% marks and got 20 marks more than the passing marks. Find the maximum marks.

A. 200

B. 160

C. 220

D. 180

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
0.42M + 12 = 0.58M - 20 → 32 = 0.16M → M = 200.

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Difference between SP at 18% profit and 6% loss is Rs. 144. CP:

A. 550

B. 500

C. 600

D. 650

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Correct Answer: Option C

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1.18CP - 0.94CP = 0.24CP = 144 → CP = 600.

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The present ages of A and B are in the ratio 6:7. After 8 years, the ratio of their ages will be 8:9. Find the sum of their present ages.

A. 60 years

B. 56 years

C. 52 years

D. 48 years

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Ages 6x,7x. (6x+8)/(7x+8)=8/9 → 54x+72=56x+64 → 2x=8 → x=4. Sum=6x+7x=13x=52.

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