Aptitude - Percentage - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Percentage - General Questions (Q.No. 9)

Percentage

A student multiplied a number by	3	instead of	5	.
	5		3

What is the percentage error in the calculation?

34%

44%

54%

64%

Answer: Option

Explanation:

Let the number be x.

Then, error =	5	x -	3	x =	16	x.
	3		5		15

Error% =		16x	x	3	x 100	% = 64%.
		15		5x

Discussion:

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Satyam said: 6 years ago

Thanks @Pradip.

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Thanks durai.

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