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E1
Easy

What is 35% of 240?

💡 Multiply by 35/100.

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35% of 240 = (35/100) × 240 = 84

✅ Answer: 84
84
E2
Medium

A number is increased from 80 to 100. What is the percentage increase?

💡 Percentage change = (New − Old) / Old × 100.

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Increase = 100 − 80 = 20
% increase = (20 / 80) × 100 = 25%

✅ Answer: 25%
25%
E3
Challenging

After a 20% discount, an item costs ₹480. What was the original price?

💡 After 20% off, you pay 80% of original. Original = paid ÷ 0.8.

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Let original = x.
80% of x = 480
x = 480 / 0.8 = ₹600

✅ Answer: ₹600
₹600