Percentage


  1. What percent of 1 day is 36 minutes?









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    As we know that , 1 day = 24 hours = (24 × 60) minutes

    ∴ Required percent =
    36
    × 100%
    24 × 60

    Correct Option: B

    As we know that , 1 day = 24 hours = (24 × 60) minutes

    ∴ Required percent =
    36
    × 100 = 2.5%
    24 × 60


  1. If A earns 25% more than B then how much percent does B earns less than A :









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    Let B’s income = Rs. 100
    According to question ,
    ∴ A’s income = Rs. 125

    ∴ Required percent =
    125 - 100
    × 100
    125

    Correct Option: B

    Let B’s income = Rs. 100
    According to question ,
    ∴ A’s income = Rs. 125

    ∴ Required percent =
    125 - 100
    × 100
    125

    Required percent =
    2500
    = 20%
    125



  1. A store has an offer ‘Buy 4 Get 1 Free. What is the net percentage of discount?









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    Given that , Discount = 1 item , MP = 5 item

    Discount percent =
    Discount
    × 100 %
    MP

    Correct Option: C

    Given that , Discount = 1 item , MP = 5 item

    Discount percent =
    Discount
    × 100 %
    MP

    Discount percent =
    1
    × 100 = 20%
    5


  1. The weights of two iron balls are 3.5 kg and 7.5 kg. What is the percentage weight of the first ball with respect to second ball?









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    Here , the weight of first iron ball = 3.5 kg and the weight of second iron ball = 7.5 kg.
    According to question,

    Required percent =
    3.5
    × 100
    7.5

    Correct Option: A

    Here , the weight of first iron ball = 3.5 kg and the weight of second iron ball = 7.5 kg.
    According to question,

    Required percent =
    3.5
    × 100
    7.5

    Required percent =
    3500
    =
    140
    753

    Required percent = 46
    2
    %
    3



  1. A basket contains 300 mangoes. 75 mangoes were distributed among some students. Find the percentage of mangoes left in the basket.









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    Given that , Initial number of mangoes = 300
    Number of remaining mangoes = 300 – 75 = 225

    Required percent =
    remaining mangoes
    × 100%
    Initial number of mangoes

    Correct Option: D

    Given that , Initial number of mangoes = 300
    Number of remaining mangoes = 300 – 75 = 225

    Required percent =
    remaining mangoes
    × 100%
    Initial number of mangoes

    Required percent =
    225
    × 100 = 75%
    300