Wage decreased 25% then increased 25%. Loss %: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Wage decreased 25% then increased 25%. Loss %:

A. 7.5%

B. 5%

C. 6.25%

D. 0%

Answer: Option C

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0.75×1.25 = 0.9375, loss 6.25%.

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45% read newspaper A, 55% read B, 15% both. % read neither:

A. 20%

B. 15%

C. 30%

D. 25%

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
At least one = 45+55-15=85%, neither = 15%.

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A man gave 30% to wife, 20% of remainder to son, 25% of remainder to daughter, rest Rs. 8400 to charity. Total amount:

A. 18000

B. 20000

C. 24000

D. 22000

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Wife 30%, left 70%. Son 14% of total (20% of 70), left 56%. Daughter 25% of 56=14%, left 42% = 8400 → total=20000.

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A student scored 45% marks in the first paper and 55% in the second paper. If the maximum marks in each paper are equal and he scored 250 marks in total, what are the maximum marks of each paper?

A. 250

B. 200

C. 275

D. 225

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Let max per paper = M. 0.45M + 0.55M = 1.0M = 250 → M = 250.

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