Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Percentages

Question:

A man multiplies a number by \(\frac{6}{7}\) instead of \(\frac{7}{6}\). Find the percentage of error in the calculation.

Options:

30.53%

16.55%

26.53%

22.5%

Correct Answer:

26.53%

Explanation:

Diff. = \(\frac{7}{6}\) - \(\frac{6}{7}\) = \(\frac{13}{42}\)

Error of percentage = \(\frac{13}{42}\) x \(\frac{6}{7}\) x 100 = 26.53 %