Fractions in Disguise — Practice

Question 1

Nandini has 25 marbles, of which 15 are white. What percentage are white?

Accepted Answer

60%

Question 2

The price of petrol rose from ₹60 to ₹100. What is the percentage increase?

Accepted Answer

66.66%

Question 3

"The demand for cameras has fallen by 85% in the last decade." Which statement means the same?

Accepted Answer

The demand now is 15% of the demand a decade ago

Question 4

A number increased by 20% becomes 90. What is the number?

Accepted Answer

75

Question 5

Bus fares rose by 3% last year and 4% this year. The overall increase is:

Accepted Answer

7.12%

Question 6

A shopkeeper marks up a product by 35% and then offers a 30% discount on the marked price. The result is:

Accepted Answer

A loss of 5.5%

Question 7

Samson paid ₹4,40,000 for a car after a 15% discount. What was the original price, to the nearest rupee?

Accepted Answer

517647

Question 8

In a room of 100 people, 99% are left-handed. How many left-handed people must leave so that 98% are left-handed?

Accepted Answer

50

Practice — Fractions in Disguise