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Percentage MCQ & Answers [PDF Download]

Percentage is a fundamental mathematical concept crucial for quantitative aptitude sections in competitive exams like banking, SSC, railways, and entrance tests. These questions cover basic percentage calculations, percentage increase/decrease, profit...
1.

In an election between two candidates, 20% of voters did not vote. The winning candidate got 60% of the valid votes and won by 7,200 votes. Find the total number of registered voters.

2.

A student scored 15% more marks in Mathematics than in Science. If his total marks in both subjects is 387 and he scored 80% in Science, what are the maximum marks for each subject?

3.

In a mixture of 80 liters containing milk and water in the ratio 3:1, how much water should be added to make the percentage of milk 60% in the new mixture?

4.

The population of a city increases by 10% annually. If the current population is 1,21,000, what was the population 2 years ago?

5.

A shopkeeper marks up his goods by 50% above cost price. During a sale, he offers a discount of 20% and still makes a profit of ₹240 on an article. What is the cost price of the article?

6.

A man spends 20% of his salary on rent, 25% on food, and 15% on transportation. He saves ₹12,000 from the remaining amount. If his total salary is ₹40,000, what percentage of his salary does he save?

7.

The price of sugar increases by 25%. By what percentage should consumption be reduced so that the expenditure remains the same?

8.

In a factory, 60% of workers are skilled, and 75% of skilled workers are permanent. If there are 450 permanent skilled workers, what is the total number of workers in the factory?

9.

A number is increased by 20%, then decreased by 20%, then increased by 20%, and finally decreased by 20%. What is the net percentage change in the original number?

10.

A mixture contains alcohol and water in the ratio 4:1. If 20% of the mixture is removed and replaced with water, what will be the new ratio of alcohol to water?

11.

A sum of money at compound interest becomes ₹6,050 after 2 years and ₹6,655 after 3 years. What is the rate of interest per annum?

12.

The salary of a person increases by 15% every year. If his current salary is ₹34,500, what was his salary 2 years ago?

13.

In a school, 45% students play cricket, 40% play football, and 25% play both games. What percentage of students play neither cricket nor football?

14.

A number when increased by 25% becomes 200. If the same number is decreased by 20%, what will be the result?

15.

The price of an article is first increased by 40%, then decreased by 25%, and finally increased by 20%. If the final price is ₹1,260, what was the original price?

16.

A person saves 12% of his income. If his expenditure increases by 15% and savings increase by 25%, by what percentage has his income increased?

17.

The monthly salary of a person is ₹18,000. He spends 25% on house rent, 20% on food, 10% on transport, and 15% on other expenses. If he invests 50% of his remaining salary and saves the rest, how much does he save monthly?

18.

In a class of 80 students, 60% are boys. In a test, 75% of boys and 80% of girls passed. What percentage of the class passed the test?

19.

A shopkeeper allows successive discounts of 20%, 10%, and 5% on an article. If the marked price is ₹2,000, what is the final selling price?

20.

If 20% of A equals 30% of B, and B is 25% less than C, then A is what percentage of C?