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9th Class Mathematics Related to Competitive Exam Question Bank Arithmetic

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    A housewife saved Rs. 2.5 in buying an item on sale. If she spent Rs.25 for the item, then approximately how much percent she saved in the transaction?

    A) 9%       

    B)                    10%

    C) 11%                    

    D)       12%

    E) None of these

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    Explanation Option [a] is correct. Actual Price \[= Rs.25+Rs.2.50=Rs.27.5\] Saving \[=Rs.2.5\] Percentage Saving \[=\frac{2.5}{27.5}\times 100\] \[=\frac{250}{27.5}=\frac{2500}{275}=\frac{100}{11}=9\frac{1}{11}%\approx 9%\]


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