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A shopkeeper marks his goods 40% above the cost price but allows a discount of 20% on the marked price. What is his actual profit percentage?
Q2 · Percentage · EASY
In an examination, 35% of the students failed in Mathematics, 40% failed in English, and 20% failed in both subjects. What percentage of students passed in both subjects?
Q3 · Percentage · MEDIUM
The population of a town increased by 15% in the first year and decreased by 10% in the second year. What is the net percentage change in the population over the two years?
Q4 · Percentage · EASY
If 35% of a number is 140, what is 60% of the same number?
Q5 · Percentage · MEDIUM
A number is increased by 20% and then decreased by 20%. What is the net change in the number?