Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Percentages

Question:

A man multiplies a number by \(\frac{3}{5}\) instead of \(\frac{5}{3}\). Find the percentage of error in the calculation.

Options:

60%

64%

55%

75%

Correct Answer:

64%

Explanation:

Diff. = \(\frac{5}{3}\) - \(\frac{3}{5}\) = \(\frac{16}{15}\)

Error of percentage = \(\frac{16}{15}\) x \(\frac{3}{5}\) x 100 = 64 %