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

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

A. 6.25%

B. 0%

C. 5%

D. 7.5%

Answer: Option A

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0.75×1.25 = 0.9375, loss 6.25%.

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In an election, 10% of voters did not cast their votes. The winner obtained 60% of the cast votes and won by 720 votes. What was the total number of voters on the voting list?

A. 4400

B. 4000

C. 3600

D. 5000

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Winner got 60%, Loser 40% of cast votes. Difference = 20% of cast votes = 720. Cast votes = 720 * 5 = 3600. Cast votes = 90% of total list. Total = 3600 / 0.9 = 4000.

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