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Percentage · UPSC CDS/OTA · Question 4 of 49

Percentage: In a physical measurement, by mistake Shyam gave his height as 25% more than normal. In the interview panel, he clarified that his height was 5 feet 5 inch. Find the percentage correction made by the candidate from his stated height to his actual height.

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Topic
Percentage
Subject
Mathematics
Difficulty
Medium
Solve Time
45-60 sec

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Q · PercentageMedium · 45s

In a physical measurement, by mistake Shyam gave his height as 25% more than normal. In the interview panel, he clarified that his height was 5 feet 5 inch. Find the percentage correction made by the candidate from his stated height to his actual height.

TopicPercentage
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min

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Actual height = 5 feet 5 inch

Stated height = 5 feet 5 inch + 25% of 5 feet 5 inch

= 5 feet 5 inch ×

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Final Answer: Option B - 28.56
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