Question
The classification of 100 students based on the marks
obtained by them in English and Mathematics in an examination is given in the table below. Study the table and answer the question that follows. If at least 40% marks in Mathematics are required for pursuing higher studies in Mathematics, how many students will be eligible to pursue higher studies in Mathematics?ÂSolution
To pursue higher studies in Mathematics, students must have obtained at least 40% marks = 40% of 50 = 20 marks. Therefore, students who have scored 20 marks or more in Mathematics are eligible for higher studies. From the MATHEMATICS row in the table: 40 and above: 3 students 30 and above: 23 students 20 and above: 65 students The number of students eligible to pursue higher studies in Mathematics is 65.
If the cost price of 5 items is equal to the selling price of 8 items, then what will be the profit or loss percentage?
An article with a cost price of Rs. 400 is marked up by 40% above its cost price and sold after a discount of 15%. Calculate the ...
A shopkeeper sold an article at a discount of 14%. If he had given a discount of 8.5% in place of 14%, then he would have earned Rs. 143 more. If the co...
A shopkeeper buying an item for Rs 6000 and marked it up by 33.33%. He vend it after giving two consecutive discounts of 20% and Rs 200 respectively. Ha...
A dishonest trader gains 5% while purchasing a refrigerator and again gains 5% while selling it. What is his overall profit percentage?
Amit purchased a smartphone at the price of Rs. 25,000 and sold it at a loss of 15%. With this money, he again purchased a new smartphone and sold that ...
A, B, and C started business by investing Rs 2500, Rs 3000, Rs 4000. After 8 months B decreased his investment by Rs. _________. If the annual profit re...
- An article is marked up by 20%. The marked price of the article is Rs. 120. Find the discount (in %) given on the article such that the difference between ...
The marked price of an article is Rs 1500. A shopkeeper sells it by giving 20% discount on its marked price. If the cost price of the article is Rs 991....
A man buys cashew nuts at Rs.600 per kg and sells them at Rs.15 per 50 grams. What is his profit/loss percentage?
Relevant for Exams:
