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NIELIT 2022 Feb Scientist D - Section D: 12
Two numbers are less than a third number by $40 \%$ and $43 \%$ respectively. The percent by which the second number is less than the first is : $5$ $6$ $7$ $10$
Two numbers are less than a third number by $40 \%$ and $43 \%$ respectively. The percent by which the second number is less than the first is :$5$$6$$7$$10$
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NIELIT 2022 Feb Scientist D - Section D: 29
If $60 \%$ of $(x-y) = 30 \%$ of $(x+2y),$ then what percent of $x$ is $y?$ $10 \%$ $15 \%$ $20 \%$ $25 \%$
If $60 \%$ of $(x-y) = 30 \%$ of $(x+2y),$ then what percent of $x$ is $y?$$10 \%$$15 \%$$20 \%$$25 \%$
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NIELIT 2022 Feb Scientist D - Section C: 19
The population of bacteria culture doubles every $2 \text{ min}$. Approximately, how many minutes will it take for the population to grow from $1000$ to $500,000$ bacteria? $10$ $12$ $14$ $18$
The population of bacteria culture doubles every $2 \text{ min}$. Approximately, how many minutes will it take for the population to grow from $1000$ to $500,000$ bacteri...
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CAT 2020 Set-1 | Question: 70
In a group of people, $28\%$ of the members are young while the rest are old. If $65\%$ of the members are literates, and $25\%$ of the literates are young, then the percentage of old people among the illiterates is nearest to $62$ $55$ $66$ $59$
In a group of people, $28\%$ of the members are young while the rest are old. If $65\%$ of the members are literates, and $25\%$ of the literates are young, then the perc...
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NIELIT 2016 MAR Scientist D: 68
Of $150$ people polled, $105$ said they rode the city bus at least $3$ times per week. How many people out of $100,000$ could be expected to ride the city bus at least $3$ times each week? $55,000$ $70,000$ $72,500$ $75,000$
Of $150$ people polled, $105$ said they rode the city bus at least $3$ times per week. How many people out of $100,000$ could be expected to ride the city bus at least $3...
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NIELIT 2016 MAR Scientist D: 67
Sonal has finished reading $30\%$ of a $340$-page novel. How many pages has she read? $102$ $103$ $105$ $113$
Sonal has finished reading $30\%$ of a $340$-page novel. How many pages has she read?$102$$103$$105$$113$
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NIELIT 2019 Feb Scientist D - Section C: 7
In an examination, $52\%$ of the candidates failed in English, $42\%$ in Mathematics and $17\%$ in both. The number of those who passed in both the subjects, is : $83\%$ $23\%$ $64\%$ $55.5\%$
In an examination, $52\%$ of the candidates failed in English, $42\%$ in Mathematics and $17\%$ in both. The number of those who passed in both the subjects, is :$83\%$$2...
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NIELIT 2019 Feb Scientist D - Section C: 18
A dishonest milkman professes to sell his milk at $C.P$. but he mixes it with water and thereby gains $25\%$. The percentage of water in the mixture is : $25\%$ $20\%$ $4\%$ None of these
A dishonest milkman professes to sell his milk at $C.P$. but he mixes it with water and thereby gains $25\%$. The percentage of water in the mixture is :$25\%$$20\%$$4\%$...
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NIELIT 2019 Feb Scientist D - Section C: 20
$5\%$ income of $A$ is equal to $15\%$ income of $B$ and $10\%$ income of $B$ is equal to $20\%$ income of $C$. If income of $C$ is ₹ $2000$, then total income of $A, B$ and $C$ (in rupees) is : $6000$ $9000$ $12000$ $18000$
$5\%$ income of $A$ is equal to $15\%$ income of $B$ and $10\%$ income of $B$ is equal to $20\%$ income of $C$. If income of $C$ is ₹ $2000$, then total income of $A, B...
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NIELIT 2019 Feb Scientist D - Section C: 24
A man sells an article at a gain of $15\%$ Had he bought it at $10\%$ less and sold it for ₹ $4$ less, he would have gained $25\%$. The cost price of the article is : ₹ $140$ ₹ $150$ ₹ $160$ ₹ $180$
A man sells an article at a gain of $15\%$ Had he bought it at $10\%$ less and sold it for ₹ $4$ less, he would have gained $25\%$. The cost price of the article is :�...
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NIELIT 2019 Feb Scientist C - Section C: 15
Tarun bought a T.V with $20\%$ discount on the labelled price. If he had bought it with $25\%$ discount, he would have saved $₹500$. At what price did he buy the T.V.? $₹8,000$ $₹10,000$ $₹12,000$ $₹16,000$
Tarun bought a T.V with $20\%$ discount on the labelled price. If he had bought it with $25\%$ discount, he would have saved $₹500$. At what price did he buy the T.V.?$...
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NIELIT 2019 Feb Scientist C - Section C: 24
One litre of water is evaporated from $6$ litres of a solution containing $4\%$ of sugar. The percentage of sugar in the remaining solution is: $\dfrac{7}{5}\% \\$ $\dfrac{26}{5}\% \\$ $\dfrac{24}{5}\% \\$ $\dfrac{17}{5}\%$
One litre of water is evaporated from $6$ litres of a solution containing $4\%$ of sugar. The percentage of sugar in the remaining solution is:$\dfrac{7}{5}\% \\$$\dfrac{...
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NIELIT 2017 OCT Scientific Assistant A - Section A: 29
Irvin sold a book at a profit of $12\%.$ If Irvin had sold it for Rs. $18$ more, then $18\%$ would have been gained. Find the cost price. Rs. $600$ Rs. $300$ Rs. $400$ Rs. $200$
Irvin sold a book at a profit of $12\%.$ If Irvin had sold it for Rs. $18$ more, then $18\%$ would have been gained. Find the cost price.Rs. $600$Rs. $300$Rs. $400$Rs. $2...
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NIELIT 2017 DEC Scientific Assistant A - Section A: 32
Irvin sold a book at a profit of $12\%$. If Irvin had sold it for $\text{₹}18$ more, then $18\%$ would have been gained. Find the cost price. $\text{₹}600$ $\text{₹}300$ $\text{₹}400$ $\text{₹}200$
Irvin sold a book at a profit of $12\%$. If Irvin had sold it for $\text{₹}18$ more, then $18\%$ would have been gained. Find the cost price.$\text{₹}600$$\text{₹}3...
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NIELIT 2017 DEC Scientific Assistant A - Section A: 39
After the price of apples reduced, it enabled a person to purchase $3$ apples for $₹1$ instead of $₹1.25$. What is the percentage reduction in price? $20$ $25$ $30$ $33.33$
After the price of apples reduced, it enabled a person to purchase $3$ apples for $₹1$ instead of $₹1.25$. What is the percentage reduction in price?$20$$25$$30$$33.3...
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NIELIT 2016 DEC Scientist B - Section A: 53
$1/4$th of $60\%$ of a number is equal to $2/5$th of $20\%$ of another number. What is the respective ratio of the first number to that of second number? $8:15$ $5:9$ $8:13$ $4:7$
$1/4$th of $60\%$ of a number is equal to $2/5$th of $20\%$ of another number. What is the respective ratio of the first number to that of second number?$8:15$$5:9$$8:13$...
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NIELIT 2017 July Scientist B - Section A: 43
Two students appeared at an examination. One of them secured $9$ marks more than the other and his marks were $56\%$ of the sum of their marks. The marks obtained by them are $39, 30$ $41, 32$ $42, 33$ $43, 34$
Two students appeared at an examination. One of them secured $9$ marks more than the other and his marks were $56\%$ of the sum of their marks. The marks obtained by them...
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CAT 2017 Set-2 | Question: 71
Out of the shirts produced in a factory, $15\%$ are defective, while $20\%$ of the rest are sold in the domestic market. If the remaining $8840$ shirts are left for export, then the number of shirts produced in the factory is $13600$ $13000$ $13400$ $14000$
Out of the shirts produced in a factory, $15\%$ are defective, while $20\%$ of the rest are sold in the domestic market. If the remaining $8840$ shirts are left for expor...
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CAT 2017 Set-1 | Question: 67
Arun's present age in years is $40\%$ of Barun's. In another few years, Arun's age will be half of Barun' s. By what percentage will Barun's age increase during this period? $15$ None of these $25$ $30$
Arun's present age in years is $40\%$ of Barun's. In another few years, Arun's age will be half of Barun' s. By what percentage will Barun's age increase during this peri...
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CAT 2017 Set-1 | Question: 75
The number of girls appearing for an admission test is twice the number of boys. If $30\%$ of the girls and $45\%$ of the boys get admission, the percentage of candidates who do not get admission is $35$ $50$ $60$ $65$
The number of girls appearing for an admission test is twice the number of boys. If $30\%$ of the girls and $45\%$ of the boys get admission, the percentage of candidates...
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