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The difference between two numbers is 1146. When we divide the larger number by smaller we get 4 as quotient and 6 as remainder. Find the larger number

A) 1526 B) 1431
C) 1485 D) 1234
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 1526

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A number is increased by 84, it becomes 107% of itself. What is the number?

A) 600 B) 900
C) 1500 D) 1200
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 1200

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Two numbers are 50% and 75% lesser than a third number. By how much percent is the second number to be enhanced to make it equal to the first number?

A) 50 B) 25
C) 75 D) 100
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 100

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A vendor sells a coconut at Rs 24 and suffers 24% loss. If he wants to make 14% profit, then at what price (in Rs) should he sell?

A) 32 B) 30
C) 36 D) 28
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 36

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If a merchant offers a discount of 4% on the list price, then she makes a loss of 10%. What % profit or % loss will she make if she sells at a discount of 20% of the list price?

A) 25 percent loss B) 4 percent loss
C) 50 percent profit D) 26 percent profit
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 25 percent loss

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The ratio of present ages of P and Q is 7:9. Before 10 years the ratio of their ages was 5:7. What is Q's present age (in years)?

A) 35 B) 45
C) 25 D) 55
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 45

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If a certain sum of money become thrice of itself in 5 years 4 months at simple interest, then what will be the yearly rate of interest (in %)?

A) 18.75 B) 27.5
C) 37.5 D) 42.25
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 37.5

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A man gains 15% by selling a calculator for a certain price. If he sells it at the triple the price, then what will be the profit percentage?

A) 125 B) 175
C) 225 D) 245
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 245

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