Aptitude - Percentage - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Percentage - General Questions (Q.No. 1)
1.
A batsman scored 110 runs which included 3 boundaries and 8 sixes. What percent of his total score did he make by running between the wickets?
45%
45 5 %
11
54 6 %
11
55%
Answer: Option
Explanation:

Number of runs made by running = 110 - (3 x 4 + 8 x 6)

= 110 - (60)

= 50.

Required percentage = 50 x 100 % = 45 5 %
110 11

Video Explanation: https://youtu.be/X2zTnABqEHU

Discussion:
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Nizam said:   9 years ago
= 110-(3*4+8*6).
= 110-60.
= 50.
= 50/110*100.
= 5/11*100.
Percentage will be calculate first 5 * 100/11.

= 500/11,
= 45.45,
= 45.5/11.

Benil said:   9 years ago
110 out of 100.
50 out of ?.

We can cut all '0's cross way (X) or up and down (/).
The Answer may come like 5/11.
So we can conclude 45 * 5/11.

Ashok said:   9 years ago
How 4 came? Explain.

Anuz said:   9 years ago
We have divide by 100 and multiply by 110 right?

Priya said:   8 years ago
How 4 came?

Akhil said:   8 years ago
Why use 4 and how?

Adrian said:   8 years ago
Can someone please explain how you get 4?

Pavan said:   8 years ago
Can someone help me in solving the following question?

A salesman gets Rs. 1000Pm. Fixed salary. In addition, he gets 10% commission on his sales, if he wishes to earn a total of Rs. 6000 in a particular month, what should be his sales in the month?

A. Rs. 25000 b. Rs. 4000 c. Rs. 50000 d. Rs. 60000.

Please, someone explain with steps.

Prakash jha said:   8 years ago
3x4+6x8 = 60 110-60 = 50.
50/110x100 = 500/11.

Shajona G Bert said:   8 years ago
(3*4)+(8*6)=60,
110-60=50,
50/110*100.


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