QUESTION

CSAT

Easy

Maths

Prelims 2024

A number is mistakenly divided by 4 instead of multiplying by 4. What is the percentage change in the result due to this mistake?

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Explanation

Let the number be 100.

  • Correct operation (multiplying by 4): 100×4=400100 \times 4 = 400.
  • Mistaken operation (dividing by 4): 100/4=25100 / 4 = 25.

Now, calculate the difference:

  • Difference = 40025=375400 - 25 = 375.

To find the percentage change:

  • Percentage change = (375400)×100=93.75%(\frac{375}{400}) \times 100 = 93.75\%.

Answer: D. 93.75%

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