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· 1 Months ago

q-6 (Question: 107681.0 )

i did not unerstand the answer

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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· 1 Months ago

Dear student
5 feet 5 inches = 65 inches
125% of 65 = 78
(78-65)/65 = 0.2×100= 20%
Hope it will work.

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