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Percentage Worksheet-12

Percentage Worksheet-12

 

  1. If one number is 80% of the other and 4 times the sum of their squares is 656, then the numbers are:

(a) 4, 5                (b) 8, 10             (c) 16, 20           (d) None of these

 

  1. Two numbers A and B are such that the sum of 5% of A and 4% of B is two-third of the sum of 6% of A and 8% of B. Find the ratio of A : B.

(a) 2 : 3              (b) 1 : 1               (c) 3 : 4              (d) 4 : 3

 

  1. Three candidates contested an election and received  1136, 7636 and 11628 votes respectively. What percentage of the total votes did the winning candidate get?

(a) 57%              (b) 60%              (c) 65%               (d) 90%

 

  1. The population of a town increased from 1,75,000 to 2,62,500 in a decade. The average percent increase of population per year is:

(a) 4.37%          (b) 5%                 (c) 6%                 (d) 8.75%

 

  1. A tempo is insured to the extent of of its original value. If the premium on it at the rate of 1.3 percent amounts to Rs. 910, the original value of the tempo is:

(a) Rs. 78,500                               (b) Rs. 80,000

(c) Rs. 82,500                               (d) Rs. 87,500

 

  1. In a competitive examination in State A, 6% candidates got selected from the total appeared candidates. State B had an equal number of candidates appeared and 7% candidates got selected with 80 more candidates got selected than A. What was the number of candidates appeared from each State ?

(a) 7600             (b) 8000            (c) 8400            (d) Data inadequate

 

  1. The price of a car is Rs. 3,25,000. It was insured to 85% of its price. The car was damaged completely in an accident and the insurance company paid 90% of the insurance. What was the difference between the price of the car and the amount received?

(a) Rs. 32,500  (b) Rs. 48,750  (c) Rs. 76,375   (d) Rs. 81,250

 

  1. Gauri went to the stationers and bought things worth Rs. 25, out of which 30 paise went on sales tax on taxable purchases. If the tax rate was 6%, then what was the cost of the tax free items?

(a) Rs. 15           (b) Rs. 15.70     (c) Rs. 19.70     (d) Rs. 20

 

  1. A batsman scored 110 runs which included 3 boundaries and 8 sixes. What percent of his total score did he make by running between the wickets?

(a) 45%              (b)         (c)          (d) 55%

 

  1. After deducting a commission of 5%, a T.V. set costs Rs. 9595. Its marked price is:

(a) Rs. 10,000                              (b) Rs. 10,075

(c) Rs. 10,100                               (d) Rs. 10,500

 

  1. A fruit seller had some apples. He sells 40% apples and still has 420 apples. Originally, he had:

(a) 588 apples                              (b) 600 apples

(c) 672 apples                               (d) 700 apples

 

  1. A person who spends of his income is able to save Rs. 1200 per month. His monthly expenses (in Rs.) are:

(a) Rs. 1200      (b) Rs. 2400     (c) Rs. 3000     (d) Rs. 3200

 

  1. In an examination, 35% of the students passed and 455 failed. How many students appeared for the examination?

(a) 490               (b) 700               (c) 845               (d) 1300

 

  1. In a market survey, 20% opted for product A whereas 60% opted for product B. The remaining individuals were not certain. If the difference between those who opted for product B and those who were uncertain was 720, how many individuals were covered in the survey?

(a) 1440             (b) 1800             (c) 3600             (d) Data inadequate

 

  1. A student has to obtain 33% of the total marks to pass. He got 125 marks and failed by 40 marks. The maximum marks are:

(a) 300               (b) 500               (c) 800               (d) 1000

 

Answer Key:

(1)-b; (2)-d; (3)-a; (4)-b; (5)-d; (6)-b; (7)-c; (8)-c; (9)-b; (10)-c; (11)-d; (12)-b; (13)-b; (14)-b; (15)-b