CLAT Sample Paper CLAT Sample Paper-5

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    The cost of a car is 400% greater than the coat of a bike. If there is an increase in the cost of the car is 15% and that of bike is 20%. Then, the total increase in the cost of the 5 cars and 10 bikes is

    A)  17.5%

    B)  \[16\frac{3}{7}%\]

    C)  18.5%

    D)  18.25%

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

      Bike Car \[x\] \[5x\] \[1.2\,x\] \[5.75\,x\] Initially total cost \[=25x+10x=35x\] Changed cost \[=28.75x+12x=40.75x\] Percentage change \[=\frac{5.75}{35}\times 100=16\frac{3}{7}%\]


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