List of top Mathematics Questions on Percentage asked in MAT

In measuring the sides of a rectangular plot, one side is taken 5% in excess and the other 6% in deficit. The error percent in area calculated, of the plot, is ........
A man’s petrol bill in July is Rs. 200. In August, the price of petrol increases by 10% and his consumption is reduced by 10%. Find his petrol bill in August.
If each of the dimensions of a rectangle is increased by 100%, then the area is increased by?
The tax on a commodity is diminished by 10% and its consumption increased by 10%. The effect on the revenue derived from it changes by \( K %\). Find the value of \( K \).
What percent of selling price would be 34% of cost price if gross profit is 26% of the selling price?
In measuring the sides of a rectangular plot, one side is taken 5% in excess and the other 6% in deficit. The error percent in area calculated, of the plot, is ______.
A salesman's terms were changed from a flat commission of 5% on all his sales to a fixed salary of Rs. 1,000 plus 2.5% commission on all sales exceeding Rs. 4,000. If his remuneration, according to the new scheme, wasRs. 600 more than by the first scheme, what was his sales worth?
A shopkeeper has two alternatives:
I Giving 2 successive discounts of 20% and 30%.
II. Giving 2 successive discounts of 39% and 15%.
Which of the following is true?
A one-foot tall tree was planted on New Year's day. If there is a 10 per cent increase in its height every month with respect to the previous month, which of the following will be its height on All Fool's Day (April l)?
The profit percentage earned by selling a watch for Rs. 820 is as much as the loss percentage incurred when it is sold for Rs. 650. What is the cost price of the watch?
When 5 percent is lost in grinding wheat, a country has to import 20 million bags to make up of the loss. But when only 2 percent is lost, it has to import 15 million bags. What is the quantity of wheat which grows in the country in million bags?
In a consumer preferences survey, 20% respondents opted for product A whereas 60% opted for product B. The remaining individuals were undecided. If the difference between those who opted for product B and those who were undecided is 720, how many individuals had been interviewed for the survey?
Gauri went to the stationers and bought items worth Rs.25, out of which 30 paise went on sales tax on taxable purchases. If the tax rate was 6%, then what was the cost of the tax-free items?
Shyam had three note books X, Y and Z. Of these, X had 120 pages, Y had 10% more and Z had 10% less. If he tore out 5%, 10% and 15% of pages in X, Y and Z respectively, then what percent of total pages did he tear out?
The effective annual rate of interest corresponding to a nominal rate of 8\(\%\) per annum payable half yearly is
Rs 5,887 is divided between Shyam and Ram, such that Shyam's share at the end of 9 years is equal to Ram's share at the end of 11 years, compounded annually at the rate of 5\(\%\). The share of Shyam is
A money lender lent out Rs 25,000 in two parts, one at 8\(\%\) and the other at 8.5\(\%\). If the total annual income on the amount is Rs 2031.25, the money lent at 8\(\%\) is
A person spends 40\(\%\) of his salary on his educational expenses. He spends 60\(\%\) of it in purchasing books and one-half of the remaining in purchasing stationery items. If he saves Rs 160 every month, which, is one-fourth of the balance after spending over books and stationery items, what is his monthly salary?
In measuring the sides of a rectangular plot, one side is taken 5\(\%\) in excess and the other 6\(\%\) in deficit. The error percent in area calculated, of the plot, is
The average sale of a car dealership was 15 cars per week. After a promotional scheme the average rale increased to 21 cars per week. The percentage increase in the sale of cars was
A man ordered 4 pairs of black socks and some pairs of brown socks. The price of a black pair is double that of a brown pair. While preparing the bill, the clerk did a mistake and interchanged the number of black and brown pairs. This increased the bill by 50\(\%\). The ratio of the number of black and brown pairs of socks in the original order was
A trader owes a merchant Rs 10,028 due 1 year hence. The trader wants to settle the account after 3 months. If the rate of interest is \(12\%\) per annum, how much cash should he pay?
A person invested some amount at the rate of 12\(\%\) simple interest and a certain amount at the rate of 10\(\%\) simple interest. He received yearly interest of Rs 130. But if he had interchanged the amounts invested, he would have received Rs 4 more as interest. How much did he invest at 12\(\%\) simple interest ?
At a college entrance examination each candidate is admitted or rejected according to whether he has passed or failed the tests. Of the candidates who are really capable, 80% pass the tests and of the incapable, 25% pass the tests. Given that 40% of the candidates are really capable, then the proportion of capable college students is about
In an examination, there were 2000 candidates, out of which 900 candidates were boys and the rest were girls. If 32% of the boys and 38% of the girls passed, then the total percentage of failed candidates is