SSC Selection Post 2022 PYQ — Question 66

SSC Selection Post - Higher Secondary Level - 01 Aug 2022 - Shift 3 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q66

By what percentage 74% of 1894 is more than 39% of the same number (correct to two decimal places).

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. 89.74%.

(74/100) × 1894 = 1401.56

(39/100) × 1894 = 738.66

Difference = 1401.56 - 738.66 = 662.90

Percentage = (662.90/738.66) × 100 ≈ 89.74%