16. 5% reduction in the price of a commodity would allow a housewife to buy 5 kg more of it for Rs 2000/-. What is the new rate of the commodity?
a. Rs. 20
b. Rs. 30
c. Rs. 40
d. Rs. 50
17. Raj actually intended to multiply a number by 5 but divided it by 5 in a hurry to finish the exam quickly. What is the percentage error in the final answer?
a. 92%
b. 93%
c. 96%
d. 97%
18. A and B together earn Rs 1500. A saves 10% of his salary while B saves 20%. Their savings are in the ratio 3:4. Find the individual salaries of A and B.
a. Rs. 600, Rs. 900
b. Rs. 700, Rs. 900
c. Rs. 800, Rs. 600
d. Rs. 900, Rs. 600
19. Manisha has appeared for her Class XII board exams. To be eligible to fill a form for ABC College, the candidate has to have a minimum score of 70%. If her score in 7 papers is 56%. How much should she score in the 8th subject to be eligible to apply to ABC college for admission?
a. 78%
b. 88%
c. 98%
d. Cannot be determined
a. Rs. 20
b. Rs. 30
c. Rs. 40
d. Rs. 50
Answer: a. Rs. 20
17. Raj actually intended to multiply a number by 5 but divided it by 5 in a hurry to finish the exam quickly. What is the percentage error in the final answer?
a. 92%
b. 93%
c. 96%
d. 97%
Answer: c. 96%
18. A and B together earn Rs 1500. A saves 10% of his salary while B saves 20%. Their savings are in the ratio 3:4. Find the individual salaries of A and B.
a. Rs. 600, Rs. 900
b. Rs. 700, Rs. 900
c. Rs. 800, Rs. 600
d. Rs. 900, Rs. 600
Answer: d. Rs. 900, Rs. 600
19. Manisha has appeared for her Class XII board exams. To be eligible to fill a form for ABC College, the candidate has to have a minimum score of 70%. If her score in 7 papers is 56%. How much should she score in the 8th subject to be eligible to apply to ABC college for admission?
a. 78%
b. 88%
c. 98%
d. Cannot be determined
Answer: d. Cannot be determined
