Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Percentages

Question:

There is a 15% increase in volume when a liquid freezes to its solid state. The percentage decreases when solid melts to liquid again, is?

Options:

16\(\frac{1}{23}\)%

23\(\frac{1}{23}\)%

13\(\frac{1}{23}\)%

17\(\frac{1}{23}\)%

Correct Answer:

13\(\frac{1}{23}\)%

Explanation:

15% = \(\frac{3}{20}\)

Liq         Solid

20     →   23

= \(\frac{3}{23}\) × 100

= 13\(\frac{1}{23}\)%