Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Percentages

Question:

There is a 14% increase in volume when a liquid freezes to its solid state. The percentage decreases when solid melts to liquid again, is?

Options:

10%

11.65%

17.3%

12.3%

Correct Answer:

12.3%

Explanation:

Liq         Solid

100  →  114

Percentage decreased = \(\frac{14}{114}\) × 100 = 12.3%