Selected MCQ

Current Question
If y exceeds x by 20%, then x is less than y by ____.
  • A. 16%
  • B. 16⅓%
  • C. 16⅔%
  • D. 16⅖%
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
If y = 1.2x, then x = 5/6 y → decrease = 16⅔%.
Related Question 1
Sum of squares of two consecutive integers exceeds product by 91. Find numbeRs.
  • A. 9,10
  • B. 10,11
  • C. 11,12
  • D. 12,13
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
Form Equation and solve.
Related Question 2
The sum of five consecutive even numbers is 440. Find another set where the second least is 121 less.
  • A. 248
  • B. 240
  • C. 228
  • D. 236
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Adjust numbers accordingly.
Related Question 3
Salary of X is 30% more than Y. Y is what percent less than x = ____.
  • A. 30%
  • B. 25 1/13 %
  • C. 23 1/13 %
  • D. 22 1/13 %
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
Percentage difference formula.
Related Question 4
The perimeter of a rectangle and a square is each 160 m. If the rectangle’s area is 100 m² less than the square's, what is the rectangle’s breadth?
  • A. 30 m
  • B. 40 m
  • C. 50 m
  • D. 60 m
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
Solving for equal perimeters and an area difference yields breadth = 50 m.
Related Question 5
If one number is 25% less than another, the ratio is ____.
  • A. 3:4
  • B. 4:3
  • C. 2:3
  • D. 5:4
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
Reduced value = 75% → ratio = 3:4.