Percentage

Percentage Worksheet-4

1. Madan pays income tax at the rate of 10%. If his income increases by 10% and his tax rate increases to 15%, his net income would increase by Rs. 350. What is Madan's income?

(a) Rs. 8000                                  (b) Rs. 10,000

(c) Rs. 12,000                               (d) Rs. 14,000

2. Mr. X, a businessman had the income in the year 2000, such that he earned a profit of 20% on his investment in the business. In the year 2001, his investment was less by Rs. 5000 but still had the same income (Income = Investment + Profit) as that in 2000. Thus, the percent profit earned in 2001 increased by 6%. What was his investment in 2000?

(a) Rs. 1,02,000                           (b) Rs. 1,05,000

Percentage Worksheet-5

1. If inflation increases at a rate of 8% p.a., what will a Rs. 20 article cost at the end of two years?

(a) Between Rs. 20 and Rs. 21

(b) Between Rs. 21 and Rs. 22

(c) Between Rs. 22 and Rs. 23

(d) Between Rs. 23 and Rs. 24

2. The population of a town was 1,60,000 three years ago. If it increased by 3%, 2.5% and 5% respectively in the last three years, then the present population is:

(a) 1,77,000      (b) 1,77,366      (c) 1,77,461       (d) 1,77,596

Percentage Worksheet-6

1. A's salary is 50% more than B's. How much percent is B's salary less than A's?

(a) 33%              (b)            (c)           (d)