SSC GD Constable previous year question
Instead of increasing a number successively by 40 percent and 60 percent, it is decreased by 44 percent. The resultant value is what percentage of the required correct value?
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Correct answer: (D) 25 percent
Correct multiplier = 1.4×1.6=2.24. Actual (44% decrease) = 0.56. Ratio = 0.56/2.24×100 = 25%.
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किसी संख्या में, क्रमिक रूप से 40 प्रतिशत और 60 प्रतिशत की वृद्धि के स्थान पर 44 प्रतिशत की कमी कर दी जाती है। प्राप्त किए गए परिणाम का मान, सही आभीष्ट मान का कितना प्रतिशत है?
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सही उत्तर: (D) 25 प्रतिशत
Correct multiplier = 1.4×1.6=2.24. Actual (44% decrease) = 0.56. Ratio = 0.56/2.24×100 = 25%.
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