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pranjal abhishek

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Error percentage is calculated on base of actual value.here value is 65 . so ans should be 25%.

Question:
In a medical examination, by mistake a candidate gave his height as 25% more than normal. In the interview panel, he clarified that his height was 5 feet 5 inches. Find the percentage correction made by the candidates from his stated height to his actual height.
Options:
A) 20%
B) 28.56%
C) 25%
D) 22.5%
Solution:
Ans: (a) Height given in medical examination = 65 × 1.25

Height given in interview panel = 65

% correction made by student = \(\cfrac{65\times 1.25-65}{65\times 1.25}\times 100=20\%\)

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