Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Percentages

Question:

There is a 4% increase in volume when a liquid freezes to its solid state. The percentage decreases when solid melts to liquid again, is?

Options:

3\(\frac{3}{11}\)%

4%

4\(\frac{1}{13}\)%

3\(\frac{19}{27}\)%

Correct Answer:

3\(\frac{19}{27}\)%

Explanation:

Liq         Solid

100  →  104

= \(\frac{4}{104}\) × 100

= 3\(\frac{19}{27}\)%