CLAT Sample Paper CLAT Sample Paper-1

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    A number x is mistakenly divided by 10 instead of being multiplied by 10, what is the percentage error in the result?

    A)  - 99%          

    B)  99%

    C)  - 100%         

    D)  100%

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    By mistake \[=\frac{x}{10}\] Actual value \[=x\times 10\] Percentage change \[=\frac{10x-\frac{x}{10}}{10x}\times 100=\frac{99}{100}\times 100\] = 99% Since, actual value is greater than the wrong value. Alternatively Actual result \[=10\times 10=100\] Wrong result \[=\frac{10}{10}=1\] Percentage change \[=\frac{100-1}{100}\times 100=99%\]


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