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A school team won 6 games this year against 4 games won last year. What is the percent increase?
  • a)
    10%
  • b)
    25%
  • c)
    75%
  • d)
    50%
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Pooja desai answered
Calculation of Percentage Increase

To calculate the percentage increase, we need to find the difference between the two quantities and then divide the difference by the original value. Finally, we need to multiply the result by 100 to get the percentage increase.

In this case, the difference between the number of games won this year and last year is:

6 - 4 = 2

The original value is the number of games won last year, which is 4.

So, the percentage increase is:

((6 - 4) / 4) x 100 = 50%

Therefore, the correct answer is option 'D', which is 50%.

Out of 15,000 voters in a constituency, 60% voted. Find the number of voters who did not vote.
  • a)
    6000
  • b)
    10000
  • c)
    8000
  • d)
    12000
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Akshay Gupta answered
Given information:
- Total number of voters in a constituency = 15,000
- Percentage of voters who voted = 60%

To find:
- Number of voters who did not vote

Solution:
1. Calculate the number of voters who voted:
- Percentage of voters who voted = 60%
- Convert percentage to decimal = 0.6
- Number of voters who voted = 0.6 x 15,000 = 9,000

2. Calculate the number of voters who did not vote:
- Total number of voters in the constituency = 15,000
- Number of voters who voted = 9,000
- Number of voters who did not vote = Total number of voters - Number of voters who voted
- Number of voters who did not vote = 15,000 - 9,000 = 6,000

Answer:
The number of voters who did not vote is 6,000. Therefore, the correct option is A.

If 40% of a number is 80, what is 25% of the same number?
  • a)
    40
  • b)
    50
  • c)
    60
  • d)
    70
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Understanding the Problem
To find 25% of a number when we know that 40% of that number equals 80, we first need to determine the original number.
Finding the Original Number
- We know that 40% of a number (let's call it X) is 80.
- This can be expressed as:
0.40 * X = 80
- To find X, we divide both sides by 0.40:
X = 80 / 0.40
- Performing the calculation:
X = 200
Calculating 25% of the Number
- Now that we have found the original number (200), we can calculate 25% of it.
- To find 25% of X:
0.25 * X = 0.25 * 200
- Performing the calculation:
0.25 * 200 = 50
Conclusion
- Therefore, 25% of the number is 50.
- The correct answer is option 'B'.

Mohit bought a CD for Rs. 750 and sold it Rs. 875. Find his gain or loss percent.
  • a)
    Gain of 20%
  • b)
    Gain of 30%
  • c)
    Gain of 25%
  • d)
    Gain of (50/3)%
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Dharini shah answered
Calculation of Gain or Loss Percent

To calculate the gain or loss percent, the formula used is:

Gain or Loss percent = (Profit or Loss / Cost price) x 100

Given, Mohit bought a CD for Rs. 750 and sold it for Rs. 875.

Profit earned by Mohit = Selling price - Cost price
Profit earned by Mohit = Rs. 875 - Rs. 750 = Rs. 125

Now, substituting the values in the formula, we get:

Gain percent = (Profit / Cost price) x 100
Gain percent = (125 / 750) x 100
Gain percent = 16.67%

Therefore, the gain percent earned by Mohit is 16.67%. However, this answer is not given in the options.

Finding the Correct Option

To find the correct option, we need to convert the gain percent to a fraction and simplify it.

Gain percent = 16.67%
Gain fraction = 16.67 / 100
Gain fraction = 1 / 6

Now, we need to simplify the fraction to see if it matches any of the options.

1 / 6 = 50 / 300 = 50 / 3 x 100 / 100

Therefore, the gain percent can be written as 50/3%.

Hence, the correct option is (D) Gain of (50/3)%.

If the simple interest on a sum of money for 2 years at 5% per annum is ₹200, what is the principal amount?
  • a)
    ₹1000
  • b)
    ₹2000
  • c)
    ₹4000
  • d)
    ₹5000
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Understanding Simple Interest
Simple interest is calculated using the formula:
Simple Interest = Principal × Rate × Time
Where:
- Principal is the initial amount of money.
- Rate is the annual interest rate (in decimal).
- Time is the time period in years.
Given Data
- Simple Interest (SI) = 200
- Rate (R) = 5% per annum = 0.05
- Time (T) = 2 years
Finding the Principal Amount
We need to rearrange the formula to find the Principal (P):
P = SI / (R × T)
Now, substitute the known values:
- SI = 200
- R = 0.05
- T = 2
Calculation Steps
1. Calculate R × T:
- R × T = 0.05 × 2 = 0.1
2. Substitute into the Principal formula:
- P = 200 / 0.1
3. Calculate P:
- P = 2000
Conclusion
The principal amount is 2000. Therefore, the correct answer is option 'B'.
This calculation shows how simple interest can help determine the initial amount of money based on the interest earned over a specified time period and rate.

1/4 as per cent is
  • a)
    20%
  • b)
    25%
  • c)
    30%
  • d)
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Understanding the Problem
To find what percentage 1/4 is, we need to understand the relationship between fractions and percentages.
Conversion from Fraction to Percentage
- To convert a fraction to a percentage, multiply it by 100.
- In this case, we have the fraction 1/4.
Calculation Steps
- First, take the fraction: 1/4.
- Multiply it by 100:
(1/4) * 100
- This simplifies to:
100/4
- Dividing 100 by 4 gives us:
25
Conclusion
- Therefore, 1/4 expressed as a percentage is 25%.
Answer Confirmation
- Looking at the options provided:
- a) 20%
- b) 25%
- c) 30%
- d) 12(1/2)%
- The correct answer is indeed option 'B', which is 25%.
This demonstrates that converting fractions to percentages is straightforward by multiplying by 100, leading us to the conclusion that 1/4 is equivalent to 25%.

If a number is increased by 25% and then decreased by 20%, what is the net percentage change?
  • a)
    0%
  • b)
    2%
  • c)
    4%
  • d)
    5%
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Let the original number be 100.
After a 25% increase: 100 + 25 = 125
After a 20% decrease: 125 - 20% of 125 = 125 - 25 = 100
Net change = 100 - 100 = 0%

0.1 as per cent is
  • a)
    1%
  • b)
    10%
  • c)
    100%
  • d)
    0.1%
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Simi Gupta answered
Understanding Percentages
To convert a decimal into a percentage, you multiply the decimal by 100. A percentage represents a part out of 100.
Step-by-Step Conversion
- Start with the decimal: 0.1.
- Multiply by 100:
0.1 x 100 = 10.
Result Interpretation
- The result, 10, indicates that 0.1 is equivalent to 10 percent.
Answer Choices Explained
- a) 1%: This is incorrect as it is much less than 10%.
- b) 10%: This is the correct answer since we calculated that 0.1 equals 10% when multiplied by 100.
- c) 100%: This is incorrect because it suggests a whole, not a fraction.
- d) 0.1%: This is also incorrect as it is significantly less than 10%.
Conclusion
Thus, the correct answer is option 'b) 10%'. This conversion is essential in understanding how fractions and decimals can represent parts of a whole in different formats.

What is the percentage increase if a quantity rises from 50 to 75?
  • a)
    25%
  • b)
    50%
  • c)
    75%
  • d)
    100%
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Understanding Percentage Increase
To find the percentage increase when a quantity rises, we can follow a simple formula. In this case, we are looking at a quantity that rises from 50 to 75.
Step 1: Determine the Increase
- First, calculate how much the quantity has increased.
- Increase = New Value - Old Value
- Increase = 75 - 50 = 25
Step 2: Calculate the Percentage Increase
- Next, we need to find out what percentage this increase (25) is of the original value (50).
- Percentage Increase = (Increase / Old Value) × 100
- Percentage Increase = (25 / 50) × 100
Step 3: Perform the Calculation
- Simplifying the fraction: (25 / 50) = 0.5
- Now, multiply by 100: 0.5 × 100 = 50%
Conclusion
The percentage increase when the quantity rises from 50 to 75 is:
- 50%
Thus, the correct answer is option 'B'.
By following these steps, you can easily calculate any percentage increase based on the initial and final values.

A shopkeeper buys an item for ₹500 and sells it for ₹600. What is the profit percentage?
  • a)
    10%
  • b)
    20%
  • c)
    25%
  • d)
    30%
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Vp Classes answered
Profit = Selling Price (SP) - Cost Price (CP) = ₹600 - ₹500 = ₹100
Profit Percentage = Profit/CP × 100 = 100/500 × 100 = 20%

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