Percentage Mcqs


Q.  The price of an article has been reduced by 25 %. In order to restore the original price, the new price must be increased by:________?

a. 33 1/3 %
b. 11 1/9 %
c. 9 1/11 %
d. 66 2/3 %


ANSWER: See Answer
 
Let original price = Rs. 100.

Reduced Price = Rs. 75.

Increase on Rs. 75 = Rs. 25

Increase on 100 = (25/75 x 100) % = 33 1/3 %
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