Percent and Percentage

ICSE Class 7 Mathematics · Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 7 ICSE · 104 solved questions

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1(i)Exercise 9(A)

Express the following as percent:

$\frac{3}{4}$

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⇒ $\frac{3}{4}$

To convert a number into a percentage, multiply it by 100 and put the % sign.

⇒ $\left(\frac{3}{4} \times 100\right)$%

⇒ $\frac{300}{4}$%

⇒ 75%

Hence, $\frac{3}{4} = 75$%.

1(ii)Exercise 9(A)

$\frac{2}{3}$

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⇒ $\frac{2}{3}$

To convert a number into a percentage, multiply it by 100 and put the % sign.

⇒ $\left(\frac{2}{3} \times 100\right)$%

⇒ $\frac{200}{3}$%

⇒ $66\frac{2}{3}$%

Hence, $\frac{2}{3} = 66\frac{2}{3}$%.

1(iii)Exercise 9(A)

0.025

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⇒ 0.025

To convert a number into a percentage, multiply it by 100 and put the % sign.

⇒ 0.025 × 100%

⇒ 2.5%

Hence, 0.025 = 2.5%.

1(iv)Exercise 9(A)

0.125

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⇒ 0.125

To convert a number into a percentage, multiply it by 100 and put the % sign.

⇒ 0.125 × 100%

⇒ 12.5%

Hence, 0.125 = 12.5%.

2(i)Exercise 9(A)

Express the following percentage as fraction and as decimal number:

$7\frac{1}{2}$%

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⇒ $7\frac{1}{2}$% = $\frac{15}{2}$%

To convert a percentage into a fraction, replace the % sign with $\frac{1}{100}$ and reduce to simplest form; the decimal is obtained from this fraction.

⇒ $\frac{15}{2}$%

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \frac{15}{2} \times \frac{1}{100}\\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{15}{200}\\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{3}{40} \\[1em] \Rightarrow 0.075\end{aligned}$$

Hence, $7\frac{1}{2}$% = $\frac{3}{40}$ = 0.075.

2(ii)Exercise 9(A)

2.50%

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To convert a percentage into a fraction, replace the % sign with $\frac{1}{100}$ and reduce to simplest form; the decimal is obtained from this fraction.

⇒ 2.50%

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow 2.50 \times \frac{1}{100}\\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{2.5}{100}\\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{25}{1000}\\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{1}{40}\end{aligned}$$

As a decimal, $\frac{1}{40} = 0.025$.

Hence, 2.50% $= \frac{1}{40} = 0.025$.

2(iii)Exercise 9(A)

0.02%

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To convert a percentage into a fraction, replace the % sign with $\frac{1}{100}$ and reduce to simplest form; the decimal is obtained from this fraction.

⇒ 0.02%

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow 0.02 \times \frac{1}{100}\\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{0.02}{100}\\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{2}{10000}\\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{1}{5000}\end{aligned}$$

As a decimal, $\frac{1}{5000} = 0.0002$.

Hence, 0.02% $= \frac{1}{5000} = 0.0002$.

2(iv)Exercise 9(A)

175%

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To convert a percentage into a fraction, replace the % sign with $\frac{1}{100}$ and reduce to simplest form; the decimal is obtained from this fraction.

⇒ 175%

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow 175 \times \frac{1}{100}\\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{175}{100}\\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{7}{4}\\[1em] \Rightarrow 1\frac{3}{4}\end{aligned}$$

As a decimal, $\frac{7}{4} = 1\frac{3}{4}= 1.75$.

Hence, 175% $= 1\frac{3}{4} = 1.75$.

3(i)Exercise 9(A)

What percent is:

16 hours of 2 days?

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To express one quantity as a percent of another, both must be in the same units; then percentage = $\left(\frac{\text{one quantity}}{\text{other quantity}} \times 100\right)$%.

⇒ 16 hours of 2 days

We know, 1 day = 24 hours, so 2 days = 48 hours.

$\Rightarrow \left(\frac{16}{48} \times 100\right)$%

$\Rightarrow \frac{1600}{48}$%

$\Rightarrow \frac{100}{3}$%

$\Rightarrow 33\frac{1}{3}$%

Hence, 16 hours is $33\frac{1}{3}$% of 2 days.

3(ii)Exercise 9(A)

40 paisa of ₹ 2?

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To express one quantity as a percent of another, both must be in the same units; then percentage = $\left(\frac{\text{one quantity}}{\text{other quantity}} \times 100\right)$%.

⇒ 40 paisa of ₹ 2

We know, ₹ 1 = 100 paisa, so ₹ 2 = 200 paisa.

$\Rightarrow \left(\frac{40}{200} \times 100\right)$%

$\Rightarrow \frac{4000}{200}$%

$\Rightarrow 20$%

Hence, 40 paisa is 20% of ₹ 2.

3(iii)Exercise 9(A)

25 cm of 4 metres?

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To express one quantity as a percent of another, both must be in the same units; then percentage = $\left(\frac{\text{one quantity}}{\text{other quantity}} \times 100\right)$%.

⇒ 25 cm of 4 metres

We know, 1 m = 100 cm, so 4 m = 400 cm.

$\Rightarrow \left(\frac{25}{400} \times 100\right)$%

$\Rightarrow \frac{2500}{400}$%

$\Rightarrow \frac{25}{4}$%

$\Rightarrow 6\frac{1}{4}$%

Hence, 25 cm is $6\frac{1}{4}$% of 4 metres.

3(iv)Exercise 9(A)

600 g of 5 kg?

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To express one quantity as a percent of another, both must be in the same units; then percentage = $\left(\frac{\text{one quantity}}{\text{other quantity}} \times 100\right)$%.

⇒ 600 g of 5 kg

We know, 1 kg = 1000 g, so 5 kg = 5000 g.

$\Rightarrow \left(\frac{600}{5000} \times 100\right)$%

$\Rightarrow \frac{60000}{5000}$%

⇒ 12%

Hence, 600 g is 12% of 5 kg.

4(i)Exercise 9(A)

Find the value of:

5% of ₹ 350

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To find a percentage of a given quantity, change the percentage into a fraction and multiply by the given quantity.

⇒ 5% of ₹ 350

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \frac{5}{100} \times 350\\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{1750}{100}\\[1em] \Rightarrow ₹\ 17.50\end{aligned}$$

Hence, 5% of ₹ 350 = ₹ 17.50.

4(ii)Exercise 9(A)

10% of ₹ 400.40

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To find a percentage of a given quantity, change the percentage into a fraction and multiply by the given quantity.

⇒ 10% of ₹ 400.40

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \frac{10}{100} \times 400.40\\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{4004}{100}\\[1em] \Rightarrow ₹\ 40.04\end{aligned}$$

Hence, 10% of ₹ 400.40 = ₹ 40.04.

4(iii)Exercise 9(A)

1% of ₹ 500

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To find a percentage of a given quantity, change the percentage into a fraction and multiply by the given quantity.

⇒ 1% of ₹ 500

$\Rightarrow \frac{1}{100} \times 500$

⇒ ₹ 5

Hence, 1% of ₹ 500 = ₹ 5.

4(iv)Exercise 9(A)

$12\frac{1}{2}$% of 80 kg

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To find a percentage of a given quantity, change the percentage into a fraction and multiply by the given quantity.

As, $12\frac{1}{2}$% = $\frac{25}{2}$%

⇒ $\frac{25}{2}$% of 80 kg

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \frac{25}{2 \times 100} \times 80\\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{25 \times 80}{200}\\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{2000}{200}\\[1em] \Rightarrow 10 \text{ kg}\end{aligned}$$

Hence, $12\frac{1}{2}$% of 80 kg = 10 kg.

4(v)Exercise 9(A)

$\frac{5}{8}$% of ₹ 600

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To find a percentage of a given quantity, change the percentage into a fraction and multiply by the given quantity.

⇒ $\frac{5}{8}$% of ₹ 600

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \frac{5}{8 \times 100} \times 600\\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{5 \times 600}{800}\\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{3000}{800}\\[1em] \Rightarrow ₹\ 3.75\end{aligned}$$

Hence, $\frac{5}{8}$% of ₹ 600 = ₹ 3.75.

4(vi)Exercise 9(A)

$33\frac{1}{3}$% of 27 m

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⇒ $33\frac{1}{3}$% = $\frac{100}{3}$%

To find a percentage of a given quantity, change the percentage into a fraction and multiply by the given quantity.

⇒ $\frac{100}{3}$% of 27 m

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \frac{100}{3 \times 100} \times 27\\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{27}{3}\\[1em] \Rightarrow 9 \text{ m}\end{aligned}$$

Hence, $33\frac{1}{3}$% of 27 m = 9 m.

5Exercise 9(A)

In a class of 60 children, 30% are girls. How many boys are there?

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Total number of children = 60.

Percentage of girls = 30%.

Percentage of boys = (100 − 30)% = 70%.

Number of boys = 70% of 60

$$\begin{aligned}= \frac{70}{100} \times 60\\[1em] = \frac{4200}{100}\\[1em] = 42\end{aligned}$$

Hence, there are 42 boys in the class.

6Exercise 9(A)

In an election, two candidates A and B contested. A got 60% of the votes. The total votes polled were 8000. How many votes did each get?

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Total votes polled = 8000.

Votes got by A = 60% of 8000

$= \frac{60}{100} \times 8000$

= 4800

Votes got by B = 8000 − 4800 = 3200.

Hence, A got 4800 votes and B got 3200 votes.

7Exercise 9(A)

A person saves 12% of his salary every month. If his salary is ₹ 2,500, find his expenditure.

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Total salary = ₹ 2,500.

Percentage saved = 12%.

Percentage of expenditure = (100 − 12)% = 88%.

Expenditure = 88% of 2,500

$$\begin{aligned}= \frac{88}{100} \times 2,500\\[1em] = \frac{220000}{100}\\[1em] = ₹\ 2,200\end{aligned}$$

Hence, his expenditure = ₹ 2,200.

8Exercise 9(A)

Seeta got 75% marks out of a total of 800. How many marks did she lose?

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Total marks = 800.

Percentage of marks got = 75%.

Percentage of marks lost = (100 − 75)% = 25%.

Marks lost = 25% of 800

$= \frac{25}{100} \times 800$

= 200

Hence, Seeta lost 200 marks.

9Exercise 9(A)

A shop worth ₹ 25,000 was insured for 95% of its value. How much would the owner get in case of any mishappening?

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Value of the shop = ₹ 25,000.

Amount insured = 95% of 25,000

$$\begin{aligned}= \frac{95}{100} \times 25,000\\[1em] = \frac{2375000}{100}\\[1em] = ₹\ 23,750\end{aligned}$$

Hence, the owner would get ₹ 23,750.

10Exercise 9(A)

A class has 30 boys and 25 girls. What is the percentage of boys in the class?

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Number of boys = 30 and number of girls = 25.

Total number of students = 30 + 25 = 55.

Percentage of boys = $\left(\frac{30}{55} \times 100\right)$%

$= \frac{3000}{55}$%

$= \frac{600}{11}$%

$= 54\frac{6}{11}$%

Hence, the percentage of boys in the class = $54\frac{6}{11}$%.

11(i)Exercise 9(A)

Express:

$3\frac{2}{5}$ as percent

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$\Rightarrow 3\frac{2}{5} = \frac{17}{5}$

$\Rightarrow \frac{17}{5}$ as percent

$\Rightarrow \left(\frac{17}{5} \times 100\right)$%

$\Rightarrow \frac{1700}{5}$%

⇒ 340%

Hence, $3\frac{2}{5}$ = 340%.

11(ii)Exercise 9(A)

0.0075 as percent

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⇒ 0.0075 as percent

⇒ 0.0075 x 100%

⇒ 0.75%

Hence, 0.0075 = 0.75%.

11(iii)Exercise 9(A)

3 : 20 as percent

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⇒ 3 : 20 = $\frac{3}{20}$

$\Rightarrow \frac{3}{20}$ as percent

$\Rightarrow \left(\frac{3}{20} \times 100\right)$%

$\Rightarrow \frac{300}{20}$%

⇒ 15%

Hence, 3 : 20 = 15%.

11(iv)Exercise 9(A)

60 cm as percent of 1 m 25 cm

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⇒ 60 cm as percent of 1 m 25 cm

We know, 1 m 25 cm = 100 cm + 25 cm = 125 cm.

$\Rightarrow \left(\frac{60}{125} \times 100\right)$%

$\Rightarrow \frac{6000}{125}$%

⇒ 48%

Hence, 60 cm is 48% of 1 m 25 cm.

11(v)Exercise 9(A)

9 hours as percent of 4 days.

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⇒ 9 hours as percent of 4 days

We know, 1 day = 24 hours, so 4 days = 96 hours.

$\Rightarrow \left(\frac{9}{96} \times 100\right)$%

$\Rightarrow \frac{900}{96}$%

$\Rightarrow \frac{75}{8}$%

$\Rightarrow 9\frac{3}{8}$%

⇒ 9.375 %

Hence, 9 hours is $9\frac{3}{8}$% = 9.375 % of 4 days.

12(i)Exercise 9(A)

Find 2% of 2 hours 30 min.

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We know, 2 hours 30 min = (2 × 60 + 30) min = 150 min.

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \frac{2}{100} \times 150\\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{300}{100}\\[1em] \Rightarrow 3 \text{ min}\end{aligned}$$

Hence, 2% of 2 hours 30 min = 3 minutes.

12(ii)Exercise 9(A)

What percent of 12 kg is 725 g?

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We know, 1 kg = 1000 g, so 12 kg = 12000 g.

$\Rightarrow \left(\frac{725}{12000} \times 100\right)$%

$\Rightarrow \frac{72500}{12000}$%

$\Rightarrow \frac{145}{24}$%

$\Rightarrow 6\frac{1}{24}$%

Hence, 725 g is $6\frac{1}{24}$% of 12 kg.

1Exercise 9(B)

Deepak bought a basket of mangoes containing 250 mangoes. 12% of these were found to be rotten. Of the remaining, 10% got crushed. How many mangoes were in good condition?

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Total number of mangoes = 250.

Number of rotten mangoes = 12% of 250

$= \frac{12}{100} \times 250$

= 30

Remaining mangoes = 250 − 30 = 220.

Number of crushed mangoes = 10% of 220

$= \frac{10}{100} \times 220$

= 22

Mangoes in good condition = 220 − 22 = 198.

Hence, 198 mangoes were in good condition.

2Exercise 9(B)

In a Maths Quiz of 60 questions, Chandra got 90% correct answers and Ram got 80% correct answers. How many correct answers did each give? What percent is Ram's correct answers to Chandra's correct answers?

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Total number of questions = 60.

Chandra's correct answers = 90% of 60

$= \frac{90}{100} \times 60$

= 54

Ram's correct answers = 80% of 60

$= \frac{80}{100} \times 60$

= 48

Ram's correct answers as a percent of Chandra's = $\left(\frac{48}{54} \times 100\right)$%

$= \frac{4800}{54}$%

$= \frac{800}{9}$%

$= 88\frac{8}{9}$%

Hence, Chandra got 54 correct answers, Ram got 48 correct answers, and Ram's correct answers are $88\frac{8}{9}$% of Chandra's.

3Exercise 9(B)

In an examination, the maximum marks are 900. A student gets 33% of the maximum marks and fails by 45 marks. What are the passing marks? Also, find the passing percentage.

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Maximum marks = 900.

Marks obtained by the student = 33% of 900

$= \frac{33}{100} \times 900$

= 297

Since the student fails by 45 marks,

Passing marks = 297 + 45 = 342.

Passing percentage = $\left(\frac{342}{900} \times 100\right)$%

$= \frac{34200}{900}$%

= 38%

Hence, the passing marks = 342 and the passing percentage = 38%.

4Exercise 9(B)

In a train, 15% people travel in first class and 35% travel in second class and the remaining travel in the A.C. class. Calculate the percentage of A.C. class travellers.

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Percentage travelling in first class = 15%.

Percentage travelling in second class = 35%.

Percentage travelling in A.C. class = 100% − (15% + 35%)

= 100% − 50%

= 50%

Hence, the percentage of A.C. class travellers = 50%.

5Exercise 9(B)

A boy eats 25% of the cake and gives away 35% of it to his friends. What percent of the cake is still left with him?

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Percentage of cake eaten = 25%.

Percentage of cake given away = 35%.

Percentage of cake left = 100% − (25% + 35%)

= 100% − 60%

= 40%

Hence, 40% of the cake is still left with him.

6Exercise 9(B)

What is the percentage of vowels in the English alphabet?

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Total number of letters in the English alphabet = 26.

Number of vowels (a, e, i, o, u) = 5.

Percentage of vowels = $\left(\frac{5}{26} \times 100\right)$%

$= \frac{500}{26}$%

$= \frac{250}{13}$%

$= 19\frac{3}{13}$%

Hence, the percentage of vowels in the English alphabet = $19\frac{3}{13}$%.

7(i)Exercise 9(B)

$6\frac{1}{4}$% of what number is 375?

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$6\frac{1}{4}$% = $\frac{25}{4}$%

Let the number be x whose $\frac{25}{4}$% = 375.

$\Rightarrow \frac{25}{4}$% of x = 375

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \frac{25}{4}\times \frac{1}{100} \times x = 375\\[1em] \Rightarrow x = \frac{375 \times 400}{25}\\[1em] \Rightarrow x = 6000\end{aligned}$$

Hence, the required number = 6000.

7(ii)Exercise 9(B)

0.2% of a number is 5. Find the number.

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Let the number be x whose 0.2% = 5.

⇒ 0.2% of x = 5

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \frac{0.2}{100} \times x = 5\\[1em] \Rightarrow x = \frac{5 \times 100}{0.2}\\[1em] \Rightarrow x = \frac{500}{0.2}\\[1em] \Rightarrow x = 2500\end{aligned}$$

Hence, the required number = 2500.

7(iii)Exercise 9(B)

30 is $16\frac{2}{3}$% of a number. Find the number.

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$16\frac{2}{3}$% = $\frac{50}{3}$%

Let the number be x whose $\frac{50}{3}$% = 30.

$\Rightarrow \frac{50}{3}$% of x = 30

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \frac{50}{3} \times \frac{1}{100} \times x = 30\\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{50}{300} \times x = 30\\[1em] \Rightarrow x = \frac{30 \times 300}{50}\\[1em] \Rightarrow x = 180\end{aligned}$$

Hence, the required number = 180.

8Exercise 9(B)

The money spent on the repairs of a house was 1% of its value. If the repair costs ₹ 5,000, find the cost of the house.

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Let the cost (value) of the house be ₹ x.

Given, 1% of its value = ₹ 5,000.

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \frac{1}{100} \times x = 5,000\\[1em] \Rightarrow x = 5,000 \times 100\\[1em] \Rightarrow x = 5,00,000\end{aligned}$$

Hence, the cost of the house = ₹ 5,00,000.

9Exercise 9(B)

In a school, out of 300 students, 70% are girls and 30% are boys. If 30 girls leave and no new student is admitted, what is the new percentage of girls in the school?

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Total number of students = 300.

Number of girls = 70% of 300 = $\frac{70}{100} \times 300 = 210$.

Number of boys = 30% of 300 = $\frac{30}{100} \times 300 = 90$.

When 30 girls leave:

New number of girls = 210 − 30 = 180.

New total number of students = 300 − 30 = 270.

New percentage of girls = $\left(\frac{180}{270} \times 100\right)$%

$= \frac{18000}{270}$%

$= \frac{200}{3}$%

$= 66\frac{2}{3}$%

Hence, the new percentage of girls in the school = $66\frac{2}{3}$%.

10Exercise 9(B)

Kumar bought a transistor for ₹ 960. He paid $12\frac{1}{2}$% cash money. The rest he agreed to pay in 12 equal monthly instalments. How much will he pay each month?

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Cost of the transistor = ₹ 960.

$12\frac{1}{2}$% = $\frac{25}{2}$%

Cash money paid = $\frac{25}{2}$% of 960

$$\begin{aligned}= \frac{25}{2} \times \frac{1}{100} \times 960\\[1em] = \frac{25 \times 960}{200}\\[1em] = ₹\ 120\end{aligned}$$

Remaining amount = 960 − 120 = ₹ 840.

Amount paid each month = $\frac{840}{12}$ = ₹ 70.

Hence, Kumar will pay ₹ 70 each month.

11Exercise 9(B)

An ore contains 20% zinc. How many kg of ore will be required to get 45 kg of zinc?

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Let the quantity of ore required be x kg.

Given, 20% of the ore = 45 kg of zinc.

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \frac{20}{100} \times x = 45\\[1em] \Rightarrow x = \frac{45 \times 100}{20}\\[1em] \Rightarrow x = 225\end{aligned}$$

Hence, 225 kg of ore will be required.

1Exercise 9(C)

The salary of a man is increased from ₹ 600 per month to ₹ 850 per month. Express the increase in salary as percent.

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Original salary = ₹ 600 and new salary = ₹ 850.

Increase in salary = 850 − 600 = ₹ 250.

Percentage increase = $\left(\frac{\text{increase in value}}{\text{original value}} \times 100\right)$%

$= \left(\frac{250}{600} \times 100\right)$%

$= \frac{25000}{600}$%

$= \frac{125}{3}$%

$= 41\frac{2}{3}$%

Hence, the increase in salary = $41\frac{2}{3}$%.

2(i)Exercise 9(C)

Increase:

60 by 5%

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Increase = 5% of 60 = $\frac{5}{100} \times 60 = 3$.

Increased value = 60 + 3 = 63.

Hence, 60 increased by 5% = 63.

2(ii)Exercise 9(C)

20 by 15%

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Increase = 15% of 20 = $\frac{15}{100} \times 20 = 3$.

Increased value = 20 + 3 = 23.

Hence, 20 increased by 15% = 23.

2(iii)Exercise 9(C)

48 by $12\frac{1}{2}$%

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Increase = $12\frac{1}{2}$% of 48 = $\frac{25}{2 \times 100} \times 48 = 6$.

Increased value = 48 + 6 = 54.

Hence, 48 increased by $12\frac{1}{2}$% = 54.

2(iv)Exercise 9(C)

80 by 140%

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Increase = 140% of 80 = $\frac{140}{100} \times 80 = 112$.

Increased value = 80 + 112 = 192.

Hence, 80 increased by 140% = 192.

2(v)Exercise 9(C)

1000 by 3.5%

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Increase = 3.5% of 1000 = $\frac{3.5}{100} \times 1000 = 35$.

Increased value = 1000 + 35 = 1035.

Hence, 1000 increased by 3.5% = 1035.

3(i)Exercise 9(C)

Decrease:

80 by 20%

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Decrease = 20% of 80 = $\frac{20}{100} \times 80 = 16$.

Decreased value = 80 − 16 = 64.

Hence, 80 decreased by 20% = 64.

3(ii)Exercise 9(C)

300 by 10%

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Decrease = 10% of 300 = $\frac{10}{100} \times 300 = 30$.

Decreased value = 300 − 30 = 270.

Hence, 300 decreased by 10% = 270.

3(iii)Exercise 9(C)

50 by 12.5%

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Decrease = 12.5% of 50 = $\frac{12.5}{100} \times 50 = 6.25$.

Decreased value = 50 − 6.25 = 43.75.

Hence, 50 decreased by 12.5% = 43.75.

4(i)Exercise 9(C)

What number:

when increased by 10% becomes 88?

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Let the number be x. When increased by 10%, it becomes 110% of x.

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \frac{110}{100} \times x = 88\\[1em] \Rightarrow x = \frac{88 \times 100}{110}\\[1em] \Rightarrow x = 80\end{aligned}$$

Hence, the required number = 80.

4(ii)Exercise 9(C)

when increased by 15% becomes 230?

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Let the number be x. When increased by 15%, it becomes 115% of x.

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \frac{115}{100} \times x = 230\\[1em] \Rightarrow x = \frac{230 \times 100}{115}\\[1em] \Rightarrow x = 200\end{aligned}$$

Hence, the required number = 200.

4(iii)Exercise 9(C)

when decreased by 15% becomes 170?

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Let the number be x. When decreased by 15%, it becomes 85% of x.

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \frac{85}{100} \times x = 170\\[1em] \Rightarrow x = \frac{170 \times 100}{85}\\[1em] \Rightarrow x = 200\end{aligned}$$

Hence, the required number = 200.

4(iv)Exercise 9(C)

when decreased by 40% becomes 480?

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Let the number be x. When decreased by 40%, it becomes 60% of x.

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \frac{60}{100} \times x = 480\\[1em] \Rightarrow x = \frac{480 \times 100}{60}\\[1em] \Rightarrow x = 800\end{aligned}$$

Hence, the required number = 800.

4(v)Exercise 9(C)

when increased by 100% becomes 100?

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Let the number be x. When increased by 100%, it becomes 200% of x.

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \frac{200}{100} \times x = 100\\[1em] \Rightarrow x = \frac{100 \times 100}{200}\\[1em] \Rightarrow x = 50\end{aligned}$$

Hence, the required number = 50.

4(vi)Exercise 9(C)

when decreased by 50% becomes 50?

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Let the number be x. When decreased by 50%, it becomes 50% of x.

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \frac{50}{100} \times x = 50\\[1em] \Rightarrow x = \frac{50 \times 100}{50}\\[1em] \Rightarrow x = 100\end{aligned}$$

Hence, the required number = 100.

5Exercise 9(C)

The price of a car is lowered by 20% to ₹ 40,000. What was the original price? Also, find the reduction in price.

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Let the original price be ₹ x. When lowered by 20%, it becomes 80% of x.

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \frac{80}{100} \times x = 40,000\\[1em] \Rightarrow x = \frac{40,000 \times 100}{80}\\[1em] \Rightarrow x = 50,000\end{aligned}$$

Reduction in price = 50,000 − 40,000 = ₹ 10,000.

Hence, the original price = ₹ 50,000 and the reduction in price = ₹ 10,000.

6Exercise 9(C)

If the price of an article is increased by 25%, the increase is ₹ 10. Find the new price.

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Let the original price be ₹ x.

Given, 25% of x = ₹ 10.

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \frac{25}{100} \times x = 10\\[1em] \Rightarrow x = \frac{10 \times 100}{25}\\[1em] \Rightarrow x = 40\end{aligned}$$

New price = original price + increase = 40 + 10 = ₹ 50.

Hence, the new price = ₹ 50.

7Exercise 9(C)

If the price of an article is reduced by 10%, the reduction is ₹ 40. What is the old price?

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Let the old price be ₹ x.

Given, 10% of x = ₹ 40.

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \frac{10}{100} \times x = 40\\[1em] \Rightarrow x = \frac{40 \times 100}{10}\\[1em] \Rightarrow x = 400\end{aligned}$$

Hence, the old price = ₹ 400.

8Exercise 9(C)

The price of a chair is reduced by 25%. What is the ratio of:

(i) change in price to the old price.

(ii) old price to the new price.

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Let the old price be ₹ 100.

Change in price (reduction) = 25% of 100 = ₹ 25.

New price = 100 − 25 = ₹ 75.

(i) Change in price : old price = 25 : 100 = 1 : 4.

Hence, the ratio of the change in price to the old price = 1 : 4.

(ii) Old price : new price = 100 : 75 = 4 : 3.

Hence, the ratio of the old price to the new price = 4 : 3.

9Exercise 9(C)

If x is 20% less than y, find:

(i) $\frac{x}{y}$

(ii) $\frac{y-x}{y}$

(iii) $\frac{x}{y-x}$

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Since x is 20% less than y,

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow x = y - 20% \text{ of } y\\[1em] \Rightarrow x = y - \frac{20}{100}y\\[1em] \Rightarrow x = y - \frac{y}{5}\\[1em] \Rightarrow x = \frac{4y}{5}\end{aligned}$$

$x = \frac{4y}{5}$

(i) $\frac{x}{y}$

$$\begin{aligned}\frac{x}{y} = \frac{\frac{4y}{5}}{y}\\[1em] = \frac{4y}{5} \times \frac{1}{y}\\[1em] = \frac{4}{5}\end{aligned}$$

Hence, $\frac{x}{y} = \frac{4}{5}$.

(ii) $\frac{y - x}{y}$

$$\begin{aligned}\frac{y - x}{y} = \frac{y - \frac{4y}{5}}{y}\\[1em] = \frac{\frac{y}{5}}{y}\\[1em] = \frac{y}{5} \times \frac{1}{y}\\[1em] = \frac{1}{5}\end{aligned}$$

Hence, $\frac{y - x}{y} = \frac{1}{5}$.

(iii) $\frac{x}{y - x}$

$$\begin{aligned}\frac{x}{y - x} = \frac{\frac{4y}{5}}{y - \frac{4y}{5}}\\[1em] = \frac{\frac{4y}{5}}{\frac{y}{5}}\\[1em] = \frac{4y}{5} \times \frac{5}{y}\\[1em] = 4\end{aligned}$$

Hence, $\frac{x}{y - x} = 4$.

10Exercise 9(C)

If x is 30% more than y; find:

(i) $\frac{x}{y}$

(ii) $\frac{y+x}{x}$

(iii) $\frac{y}{y-x}$

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Since x is 30% more than y,

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow x = y + 30% \text{ of } y\\[1em] \Rightarrow x = y + \frac{30}{100}y\\[1em] \Rightarrow x = y + \frac{3y}{10}\\[1em] \Rightarrow x = \frac{13y}{10}\end{aligned}$$

x = $\frac{13y}{10}$

(i) $\frac{x}{y}$

$$\begin{aligned}\frac{x}{y} = \frac{\frac{13y}{10}}{y}\\[1em] = \frac{13y}{10} \times \frac{1}{y}\\[1em] = \frac{13}{10}\end{aligned}$$

Hence, $\frac{x}{y} = \frac{13}{10}$.

(ii) $\frac{y + x}{x}$

$$\begin{aligned}\frac{y + x}{x} = \frac{y + \frac{13y}{10}}{\frac{13y}{10}}\\[1em] = \frac{\frac{23y}{10}}{\frac{13y}{10}}\\[1em] = \frac{23y}{10} \times \frac{10}{13y}\\[1em] = \frac{23}{13}\end{aligned}$$

Hence, $\frac{y + x}{x} = \frac{23}{13}$.

(iii) $\frac{y}{y - x}$

$$\begin{aligned}\frac{y}{y - x} = \frac{y}{y - \frac{13y}{10}}\\[1em] = \frac{y}{-\frac{3y}{10}}\\[1em] = y \times \left(-\frac{10}{3y}\right)\\[1em] = -\frac{10}{3}\end{aligned}$$

Hence, $\frac{y}{y - x} = -\frac{10}{3}$.

11Exercise 9(C)

The weight of a machine is 40 kg. By mistake, it was weighed as 40.8 kg. Find the error percent.

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Actual weight = 40 kg and weight measured = 40.8 kg.

Error = 40.8 − 40 = 0.8 kg.

Error percent = $\left(\frac{\text{error}}{\text{actual weight}} \times 100\right)$%

$= \left(\frac{0.8}{40} \times 100\right)$%

$= \frac{80}{40}$%

= 2%

Hence, the error percent = 2%.

12Exercise 9(C)

From a cask, containing 450 litres of petrol, 8% of the petrol was lost by leakage and evaporation. How many litres of petrol were left in the cask?

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Total petrol = 450 litres.

Petrol lost = 8% of 450 = $\frac{8}{100} \times 450 = 36$ litres.

Petrol left = 450 − 36 = 414 litres.

Hence, 414 litres of petrol were left in the cask.

13Exercise 9(C)

An alloy consists of 13 parts of copper, 7 parts of zinc and 5 parts of nickel. What is the percentage of each metal in the alloy?

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Let the weight corresponding to each part be x kg.

So, copper = 13x, zinc = 7x and nickel = 5x.

Total weight of the alloy = 13x + 7x + 5x = 25x.

Percentage of copper = $\left(\frac{13x}{25x} \times 100\right)$%

$= \frac{1300}{25}$%

= 52%

Percentage of zinc = $\left(\frac{7x}{25x} \times 100\right)$%

$= \frac{700}{25}$%

= 28%

Percentage of nickel = $\left(\frac{5x}{25x} \times 100\right)$%

$= \frac{500}{25}$%

= 20%

Hence, copper = 52%, zinc = 28% and nickel = 20%.

14Exercise 9(C)

In an examination, first division marks are 60%. A student secures 538 marks and misses the first division by 2 marks. Find the total marks of the examination.

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Marks secured by the student = 538.

Since the student misses the first division by 2 marks,

Marks needed for first division = 538 + 2 = 540.

Let the total marks be x. Since 60% of the total marks are needed for first division,

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \frac{60}{100} \times x = 540\\[1em] \Rightarrow x = \frac{540 \times 100}{60}\\[1em] \Rightarrow x = 900\end{aligned}$$

Hence, the total marks of the examination = 900.

15Exercise 9(C)

Out of 1200 pupils in a school, 900 are boys and the rest are girls. If 20% of the boys and 30% of the girls wear spectacles, find:

(i) how many pupils in all wear spectacles.

(ii) what percent of the total number of pupils wear spectacles.

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Total number of pupils = 1200.

Number of boys = 900 and number of girls = 1200 − 900 = 300.

Boys wearing spectacles = 20% of 900 = $\frac{20}{100} \times 900 = 180$.

Girls wearing spectacles = 30% of 300 = $\frac{30}{100} \times 300 = 90$.

(i) Total pupils wearing spectacles = 180 + 90 = 270.

Hence, 270 pupils wear spectacles.

(ii) Percentage wearing spectacles = $\left(\frac{270}{1200} \times 100\right)$%

$= \frac{27000}{1200}$%

= 22.5%

Hence, 22.5% of the total number of pupils wear spectacles.

16Exercise 9(C)

Out of 25 identical bulbs, 17 are red, 3 are black and the remaining are yellow. Find the difference between the numbers of red and yellow bulbs and express this difference as percent.

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Total number of bulbs = 25.

Number of red bulbs = 17 and number of black bulbs = 3.

Number of yellow bulbs = 25 − (17 + 3) = 25 − 20 = 5.

Difference between red and yellow bulbs = 17 − 5 = 12.

Difference as a percent of total = $\left(\frac{12}{25} \times 100\right)$%

$= \frac{1200}{25}$%

= 48%

Hence, the difference is 12 bulbs, which is 48% of the total.

17Exercise 9(C)

A number first increases by 20% and then decreases by 20%. Find the percentage increase or decrease on the whole.

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Let the number be 100.

After an increase of 20%:

$\Rightarrow 100 + \frac{20}{100} \times 100$

⇒ 100 + 20

⇒ 120

After a decrease of 20% on 120:

$\Rightarrow 120 - \frac{20}{100} \times 120$

⇒ 120 - 24

⇒ 96

Net change = 96 − 100 = −4, i.e. a decrease of 4.

Percentage change = $\left(\frac{4}{100} \times 100\right)$% = 4% decrease.

Hence, there is a 4% decrease on the whole.

18Exercise 9(C)

A number is first decreased by 40% and then again decreased by 60%. Find the percentage increase or decrease on the whole.

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Let the number be 100.

After a decrease of 40%:

$\Rightarrow 100 - \frac{40}{100} \times 100$

⇒ 100 - 40

⇒ 60

After a decrease of 60% on 60:

$\Rightarrow 60 - \frac{60}{100} \times 60$

⇒ 60 - 36

⇒ 24

Net change = 24 − 100 = −76, i.e. a decrease of 76.

Percentage change = $\left(\frac{76}{100} \times 100\right)$% = 76% decrease.

Hence, there is a 76% decrease on the whole.

19Exercise 9(C)

If 150% of a number is 750, find 60% of this number.

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Let the number be x.

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \frac{150}{100} \times x = 750\\[1em] \Rightarrow x = \frac{750 \times 100}{150}\\[1em] \Rightarrow x = 500\end{aligned}$$

Now, 60% of 500 = $\frac{60}{100} \times 500 = 300$.

Hence, 60% of the number = 300.

1Exercise 9(D)

28% of a number is 84. Find the number.

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Let the number be x.

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \frac{28}{100} \times x = 84\\[1em] \Rightarrow x = \frac{84 \times 100}{28}\\[1em] \Rightarrow x = 300\end{aligned}$$

Hence, the required number = 300.

2Exercise 9(D)

Every month, a man spends 72% of his income and saves ₹ 12,600. Find:

(i) his monthly income

(ii) his monthly expenses

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Percentage of income spent = 72%.

Percentage of income saved = (100 − 72)% = 28%.

(i) Let his monthly income be ₹ x. Given, 28% of x = ₹ 12,600.

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \frac{28}{100} \times x = 12,600\\[1em] \Rightarrow x = \frac{12,600 \times 100}{28}\\[1em] \Rightarrow x = 45,000\end{aligned}$$

So, his monthly income = ₹ 45,000.

(ii) Monthly expenses = income − savings = 45,000 − 12,600 = ₹ 32,400.

Hence, (i) his monthly income = ₹ 45,000 and (ii) his monthly expenses = ₹ 32,400.

3Exercise 9(D)

1800 boys and 900 girls appeared for an examination. If 42% of the boys and 30% of the girls passed, find:

(i) number of boys passed

(ii) number of girls passed

(iii) total number of students passed

(iv) number of students failed

(v) percentage of students failed.

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Number of boys = 1800 and number of girls = 900.

Total number of students = 1800 + 900 = 2700.

(i) Number of boys passed = 42% of 1800

$= \frac{42}{100} \times 1800$

= 756

Hence, the number of boys passed is 756.

(ii) Number of girls passed = 30% of 900

$= \frac{30}{100} \times 900$

= 270

Hence, the number of girls passed is 270.

(iii) Total number of students passed = 756 + 270 = 1026.

Hence, the total number of students passed is 1026.

(iv) Number of students failed = 2700 − 1026 = 1674.

Hence, the number of students failed is 1674.

(v) Percentage of students failed = $\left(\frac{1674}{2700} \times 100\right)$%

$= \frac{167400}{2700}$%

= 62%

Hence, the percentage of students failed is 62%.

4Exercise 9(D)

$6\frac{1}{4}$% of a weight is 0.25 kg. What is 45% of this weight?

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Let the weight be x kg.

As, $6\frac{1}{4}$% = $\frac{25}{4}$%

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \frac{25}{4 \times 100} \times x = 0.25\\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{25}{400} \times x = 0.25\\[1em] \Rightarrow x = \frac{0.25 \times 400}{25}\\[1em] \Rightarrow x = 4\end{aligned}$$

So, the weight = 4 kg.

Now, 45% of 4 kg = $\frac{45}{100} \times 4 = 1.8$ kg.

Hence, 45% of the weight = 1.8 kg.

5Exercise 9(D)

An alloy consists of 13 parts of copper, 7 parts of zinc and 5 parts of nickel. Find the percentage of copper in the alloy.

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Let the weight corresponding to each part be x kg.

So, copper = 13x, zinc = 7x and nickel = 5x.

Total weight of the alloy = 13x + 7x + 5x = 25x.

Percentage of copper = $\left(\frac{13x}{25x} \times 100\right)$%

$= \frac{1300}{25}$%

= 52%

Hence, the percentage of copper in the alloy = 52%.

6Exercise 9(D)

An ore contains 15% of iron. How much ore will be required to get 36 kg of iron?

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Let the quantity of ore required be x kg.

Given, 15% of the ore = 36 kg of iron.

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \frac{15}{100} \times x = 36\\[1em] \Rightarrow x = \frac{36 \times 100}{15}\\[1em] \Rightarrow x = 240\end{aligned}$$

Hence, 240 kg of ore will be required.

7Exercise 9(D)

Find the number which when increased by 6% becomes 424.

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Let the number be x. When increased by 6%, it becomes 106% of x.

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \frac{106}{100} \times x = 424\\[1em] \Rightarrow x = \frac{424 \times 100}{106}\\[1em] \Rightarrow x = 400\end{aligned}$$

Hence, the required number = 400.

8Exercise 9(D)

Find the number which when decreased by 15% becomes 1360.

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Let the number be x. When decreased by 15%, it becomes 85% of x.

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \frac{85}{100} \times x = 1360\\[1em] \Rightarrow x = \frac{1360 \times 100}{85}\\[1em] \Rightarrow x = 1600\end{aligned}$$

Hence, the required number = 1600.

9Exercise 9(D)

The cost of an article decreases from ₹ 17,000 to ₹ 15,980. Find the percentage decrease.

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Original cost = ₹ 17,000 and new cost = ₹ 15,980.

Decrease in cost = 17000 − 15980 = ₹ 1020.

Percentage decrease = $\left(\frac{1020}{17000} \times 100\right)$%

$= \frac{102000}{17000}$%

= 6%

Hence, the percentage decrease = 6%.

10Exercise 9(D)

Actual length of a rope is 22.5 m but it is wrongly measured as 21.6 m. Find the percentage error.

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Actual length = 22.5 m and measured length = 21.6 m.

Error = 22.5 − 21.6 = 0.9 m.

Percentage error = $\left(\frac{\text{error}}{\text{actual length}} \times 100\right)$%

$= \left(\frac{0.9}{22.5} \times 100\right)$%

$= \frac{90}{22.5}$%

= 4%

Hence, the percentage error = 4%.

11 Mark · Multiple Choice Questions

In the ratio 1 : 2 : 5, the middle term as percentage of the whole is:

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Ratio = 1 : 2 : 5, so the whole = 1 + 2 + 5 = 8 and the middle term = 2.

Required percentage = $\left(\frac{2}{8} \times 100\right)$%

$= \frac{200}{8}$%

= 25%

Hence, option 3 is the correct option.

21 Mark · Multiple Choice Questions

10% of 10 + 20% of 20 - 30% of 30 is equal to:

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Solving,

$\Rightarrow \frac{10}{100} \times 10 + \frac{20}{100} \times 20 - \frac{30}{100} \times 30$

⇒ 1 + 4 - 9

⇒ -4

Since −4 is not among the given values,

Hence, option 4 is the correct option.

31 Mark · Multiple Choice Questions

An article costing ₹ 60 one year ago now costs ₹ 40. The percentage change is:

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Original cost = ₹ 60 and present cost = ₹ 40.

Since the cost has decreased, decrease = 60 − 40 = ₹ 20.

Percentage change = $\left(\frac{20}{60} \times 100\right)$%

$= \frac{2000}{60}$%

$= \frac{100}{3}$%

$= 33\frac{1}{3}$% decrease

Hence, option 2 is the correct option.

41 Mark · Multiple Choice Questions

A is 80% of B, then B is:

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Given, A = 80% of B = $\frac{80}{100}B = \frac{4}{5}B$.

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow B = \frac{5}{4}A\\[1em] \Rightarrow B = \left(\frac{5}{4} \times 100\right)% \text{ of } A\\[1em] \Rightarrow B = 125% \text{ of } A\end{aligned}$$

Hence, option 3 is the correct option.

51 Mark · Multiple Choice Questions

15% of a number is 30, then 20% of the same number is:

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Let the number be x.

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \frac{15}{100} \times x = 30\\[1em] \Rightarrow x = \frac{30 \times 100}{15}\\[1em] \Rightarrow x = 200\end{aligned}$$

Now, 20% of 200 = $\frac{20}{100} \times 200 = 40$.

Hence, option 2 is the correct option.

61 Mark · Multiple Choice Questions

Rachna has to score 30% marks to pass an exam. She scored 140 marks and failed by 10 marks. The maximum marks are:

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Marks scored = 140 and she failed by 10 marks.

Passing marks = 140 + 10 = 150.

Let the maximum marks be x. Since 30% of the maximum marks are needed to pass,

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \frac{30}{100} \times x = 150\\[1em] \Rightarrow x = \frac{150 \times 100}{30}\\[1em] \Rightarrow x = 500\end{aligned}$$

Hence, option 3 is the correct option.

71 Mark · Multiple Choice Questions

In a coaching institute, 40% are boys and 180 are girls. The total strength of the institute is:

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Percentage of boys = 40%.

Percentage of girls = (100 − 40)% = 60%.

Let the total strength be x. Then 60% of x = 180.

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \frac{60}{100} \times x = 180\\[1em] \Rightarrow x = \frac{180 \times 100}{60}\\[1em] \Rightarrow x = 300\end{aligned}$$

Hence, option 3 is the correct option.

81 Mark · Multiple Choice Questions

A number increased by 20% becomes 720. The number is:

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Let the number be x. When increased by 20%, it becomes 120% of x.

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \frac{120}{100} \times x = 720\\[1em] \Rightarrow x = \frac{720 \times 100}{120}\\[1em] \Rightarrow x = 600\end{aligned}$$

Hence, option 2 is the correct option.

91 Mark · Multiple Choice Questions

Peter bought a sweater and saved ₹ 40 when a discount of 20% was given. The price of the sweater after discount was:

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Let the marked price be ₹ x.

Given, 20% of x = ₹ 40 (saving).

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \frac{20}{100} \times x = 40\\[1em] \Rightarrow x = \frac{40 \times 100}{20}\\[1em] \Rightarrow x = 200\end{aligned}$$

Price after discount = 200 − 40 = ₹ 160.

Hence, option 3 is the correct option.

101 Mark · Multiple Choice Questions

The difference between 35% of a number and 20% of the same number is 300; the number is:

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Let the number be x.

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow 35% \text{ of } x - 20% \text{ of } x = 300\\[1em] \Rightarrow (35 - 20)% \text{ of } x = 300\\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{15}{100} \times x = 300\\[1em] \Rightarrow x = \frac{300 \times 100}{15}\\[1em] \Rightarrow x = 2000\end{aligned}$$

Hence, option 1 is the correct option.

111 Mark · Multiple Choice Questions

Raj loses 20% of his salary. After spending 25% of the remainder, he has ₹ 2400 left. His salary is:

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Let Raj's salary be ₹ x.

After losing 20%, remainder = (100 − 20)% of x = 80% of x = $\frac{4x}{5}$.

After spending 25% of the remainder, money left = (100 − 25)% of the remainder = 75% of $\frac{4x}{5}$.

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \frac{75}{100} \times \frac{4x}{5} = 2400\\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{3}{4} \times \frac{4x}{5} = 2400\\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{3x}{5} = 2400\\[1em] \Rightarrow x = \frac{2400 \times 5}{3}\\[1em] \Rightarrow x = 4000\end{aligned}$$

Hence, option 2 is the correct option.

121 Mark · Multiple Choice Questions

There are 100 boys and 100 girls in a school. If 10% of the boys and 20% of the girls leave the school, the percentage of students left is:

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Total number of students = 100 + 100 = 200.

Boys who leave = 10% of 100 = 10.

Girls who leave = 20% of 100 = 20.

Total students who leave = 10 + 20 = 30.

Students left = 200 − 30 = 170.

Percentage of students left = $\left(\frac{170}{200} \times 100\right)$%

$= \frac{17000}{200}$%

= 85%

Hence, option 2 is the correct option.

131 Mark · Multiple Choice Questions

Out of ₹ 400, a man loses 15% and spends one fifth of it. The money left with him is:

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Total money = ₹ 400.

Money lost = 15% of 400 = $\frac{15}{100} \times 400 = ₹\ 60$.

Money spent = one fifth of 400 = $\frac{1}{5} \times 400 = ₹\ 80$.

Money left = ₹ (400 − 60 − 80) = ₹ 260.

Hence, option 4 is the correct option.

141 Mark · Multiple Choice Questions

Number 45 is misread as 54. The percentage error is:

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Actual number = 45 and misread number = 54.

Error = 54 − 45 = 9.

Percentage error = $\left(\frac{9}{45} \times 100\right)$%

$= \frac{900}{45}$%

= 20%

Hence, option 3 is the correct option.

151 Mark · Multiple Choice Questions

A number reduced by 25% becomes 150. What percent should it be increased to become 250?

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Let the number be x. When reduced by 25%, it becomes 75% of x.

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \frac{75}{100} \times x = 150\\[1em] \Rightarrow x = \frac{150 \times 100}{75}\\[1em] \Rightarrow x = 200\end{aligned}$$

To become 250, increase needed = 250 − 200 = 50.

Percentage increase = $\left(\frac{50}{200} \times 100\right)$%

$= \frac{5000}{200}$%

= 25%

Hence, option 2 is the correct option.

16Statement I-II Type Questions

Statement 1: x is 20% more than y, then y is 20% less than x.

Statement 2: % change = $\left(\frac{\text{Decrease (or increase) in the value}}{\text{Original value}} \times 100\right)$%

Which of the following options is correct?

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Let y = 100.

x is 20% more than y

$\Rightarrow x = 100 + \frac{20}{100} \times 100$

= 100 + 20

= 120

Now, y is less than x by 120 − 100 = 20.

Percentage by which y is less than x

$= \left(\frac{20}{120} \times 100\right)%$

$= \frac{2000}{120}%$

$= \frac{50}{3}%$

$= 16\frac{2}{3}%$

Since y is $16\frac{2}{3}$% less than x and not 20% less than x, Statement 1 is false.

We know that,

% change = $\left(\frac{\text{Decrease (or increase) in the value}}{\text{Original value}} \times 100\right)$%

This is the correct formula. So, Statement 2 is true.

Statement 1 is false and Statement 2 is true.

Hence, option 4 is the correct option.

17Statement I-II Type Questions

Statement 1: 2 min 24 seconds is 4% of 1 hour.

Statement 2: While comparing two quantities, they must be of the same kind and in the same units and required % = $\left(\frac{\text{Any Quantity}}{\text{Another Quantity}} \times 100\right)$%

Which of the following options is correct?

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We know, 1 hour = 60 × 60 seconds = 3600 seconds.

4% of 1 hour

$$\begin{aligned}= \frac{4}{100} \times 3600 \text{ seconds}\\[1em] = \frac{14400}{100} \text{ seconds}\\[1em] = 144 \text{ seconds}\end{aligned}$$

Now, 144 seconds = (120 + 24) seconds = 2 min 24 seconds.

Since 4% of 1 hour = 2 min 24 seconds, Statement 1 is true.

We know that,

While comparing two quantities, they must be of the same kind and in the same units, and

required % = $\left(\frac{\text{Any Quantity}}{\text{Another Quantity}} \times 100\right)$%

This is correct. So, Statement 2 is true.

Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are true.

Hence, option 1 is the correct option.

18Assertion Reason Type Questions

Assertion (A): 7% of 12 km is 840 m.

Reason (R): To find the percentage of a given quantity, we convert the percentage into a fraction and then divide by the given quantity.

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7% of 12 km

$$\begin{aligned}= \frac{7}{100} \times 12 \text{ km}\\[1em] = \frac{84}{100} \text{ km}\\[1em] = 0.84 \text{ km}\end{aligned}$$

We know, 1 km = 1000 m.

⇒ 0.84 km = 0.84 × 1000 m = 840 m

Since 7% of 12 km = 840 m, Assertion (A) is true.

We know that,

To find the percentage of a given quantity, we convert the percentage into a fraction and then multiply it by the given quantity, and not divide it by the given quantity. So, Reason (R) is false.

Assertion (A) is true and Reason (R) is false.

Hence, option 1 is the correct option.

19Assertion Reason Type Questions

Assertion (A): $2\frac{3}{4}$ as percent is 265%.

Reason (R): For converting a fraction or a decimal into a percentage, we multiply it by 100.

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$2\frac{3}{4} = \frac{11}{4}$

Converting $\frac{11}{4}$ into percent,

$$\begin{aligned}= \left(\frac{11}{4} \times 100\right)%\\[1em] = \frac{1100}{4}%\\[1em] = 275%\end{aligned}$$

Since $2\frac{3}{4}$ as percent is 275% and not 265%, Assertion (A) is false.

We know that,

For converting a fraction or a decimal into a percentage, we multiply it by 100 and put the % sign. So, Reason (R) is true.

Assertion (A) is false and Reason (R) is true.

Hence, option 2 is the correct option.

20Assertion Reason Type Questions

Assertion (A): Daily attendance is reduced to 210 from 300, the decrease % is 30%.

Reason (R): % decrease = $\frac{\text{Decrease}}{\text{Original value}} \times 100$%

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Original attendance = 300 and reduced attendance = 210.

Decrease in attendance = 300 − 210 = 90

Percentage decrease:

$= \left(\frac{\text{Decrease}}{\text{Original value}} \times 100\right)%$

$= \left(\frac{90}{300} \times 100\right)%$

$= \frac{9000}{300}%$

$= 30%$

Since the decrease percent is 30%, Assertion (A) is true.

We know that,

% decrease = $\left(\frac{\text{Decrease}}{\text{Original value}} \times 100\right)$%. So, Reason (R) is true.

Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true.

Hence, option 3 is the correct option.

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