Selected MCQ

Current Question
A number when increased by 25% becomes 125. The number is ____.
  • A. 75
  • B. 80
  • C. 90
  • D. 100
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
Let x × 1.25 = 125 → x = 100.
Related Question 1
If a number is increased by 50% and becomes 75, the original number is ____.
  • A. 40
  • B. 45
  • C. 50
  • D. 60
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
x × 1.5 = 75 → x = 50.
Related Question 2
If a number is increased by 15% and becomes 230, the original number is ____.
  • A. 180
  • B. 200
  • C. 210
  • D. 220
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
x × 1.15 = 230 → x = 200.
Related Question 3
If a number is increased by 50% and becomes 150, what was the original number?
  • A. 80
  • B. 90
  • C. 100
  • D. 120
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
150% = 150 ⇒ original = 100.
Related Question 4
If a number is increased by 10% and becomes 220, what was the original number?
  • A. 180
  • B. 190
  • C. 200
  • D. 210
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
110% = 220 ⇒ original = 200.
Related Question 5
If a number is increased by 25% and becomes 250, what was the original number?
  • A. 150
  • B. 180
  • C. 200
  • D. 220
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
125% = 250 ⇒ original = 250/1.25 = 200.