Percentage


  1. The monthly income of a person is ₹ 5000. If his income is increased by 30% then what is his monthly income now ?











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    Monthly income of a person = ₹ 5000
    Increment in income = (30/100) x 5000 = 1500

    Correct Option: D

    Monthly income of a person = ₹ 5000
    Increment in income = (30/100) x 5000 = 1500
    New income = 5000 + 15000 = ₹ 6500


  1. When 35 is subtracted from a number, it reduced to its 80%. What is 4/5th of that number ?











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    Let the number be N.
    Then N - 35 = 80N/100

    Correct Option: D

    Let the number be N.
    Then N - 35 = 80N/100
    ⇒ N - 4N/5 = 35
    ⇒ N / 5 = 35
    ⇒ N = 175

    ∴ Required number = 175 x (4/5)
    = 35 x 4 = 140



  1. If income of Vandana is 25% more than that of Aarti, then income of Aarti is how much per cent less than of Vandana ?











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    Let Aarti's income be ₹ 100
    ∴ Vandana's income = ₹ 125
    ∴ Aarti's income is ₹ 25 less than 125.

    Correct Option: C

    Let Aarti's income be ₹ 100
    ∴ Vandana's income = ₹ 125
    ∴ Aarti's income is ₹ 25 less than 125.
    ∴ Required percentage = (25/125) x 100% = 20%


  1. 50 kg is what per cent of 250 kg ?











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    Required percentage = (50/250) x 100%

    Correct Option: C

    Required percentage = (50/250) x 100% = 20%



  1. What is 32% of 3/8 th of 5000 ?











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    32%of 3/8 of 5000 = (32/100) x (3/8) x 5000

    Correct Option: D

    32%of 3/8 of 5000 = (32/100) x (3/8) x 5000
    = 4 x 3 x 50 = 600