Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Percentages

Question:

The price of a TV has been reduced by 20%. In order to restore the original price, the new price must be increased by:

Options:

20%

28%

31%

25%

Correct Answer:

25%

Explanation:

20% = \(\frac{1}{5}\)

Ratio of ,      Original     :      New

Price                   5        :         4

To restore original price Increased percentage =  \(\frac{1}{4}\) × 100 = 25%