Arithmetic Ability
Percentage

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Q.

A housewife saved Rs. 2.50 in buying an item on sale. If she spent Rs. 25 for the item, approximately how much percent she saved in the transaction ?

View Answer

Correct choice: B

Explanation:

Actual price = Rs. (25 + 2.50) = Rs. 27.50. Saving = 2.50 Percentage Saving = [(2.50/27.50)*100] = 2500/275 = 9111% ≈9%
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