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In which central problem of an economy is the factor of 'scarcity' most evident?

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Important Questions on Economics

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A small scale soap business has the following expenses: 10% on marketing, 65% on employees salary and 25% on raw materials. If the business pays a total salary of Rs. 65,000 then what is its marketing expense?

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There are 1500 students in a school, 15% are Muslims, 7% are Sikhs, 8% are Christians and remaining are Hindus. How many Hindu students are there in the school?

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In a shopping mall the cost of an article was increased by 10% and then it was decreased by 10%. The net increase or decrease percent is:
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If X is 60% more than Y, then Y is what percent of X?
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Gaurav spent Rs. 38460 on the renovation of his home, Rs. 24468 on buying a home theatre and the remaining 28% of the total amount he had as cash with him. What was the total amount?
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A man spends 60% of his income on different items. His income is increased by 20% and his expenditure is also increased by 10%. Find the percentage decrease in his savings.
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Current salary of Kriti is 4800. There will be increase of 15% in it in next year, what  will be the increased salary of Kriti after increment?

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Out of his total income, Mr. Kapoor spends 20% on house rent and 70% of the rest on household expenses. If he saves 1800. What is his total income? 
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There are 40% women workers in an office. 40% women and 60% men of that office voted for in my favour. What is percentage of total votes in my favour ?
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The income of P is 50% more than Q's income and the income of Q is 50% more than R's income. P's income is how much percent more than R's income?
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In a history examination, the average of the entire class was 80 marks. If 10% of the students scored 95 marks and 20% scored 90 marks, what was the average marks of the remaining students of the class?
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In an election, a candidate secures 40% of the votes but is defeated by the only other candidate by a majority of 298 votes. Find the total number of votes recorded.
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35% of a number is 91. What is the number?
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Rahul's salary is 50% more than Rohit's salary. If Rahul saves Rs. 2250 which is 8% of his salary, then what is Rohit's salary (in Rs.) ?
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What is the value of 88% of 1125 + 20% of 425?
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If 15% of (x + y) = 45% of (x - y), then y is how much percent of x?

 

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The population of a city was 70000, it increased by 8%. What is the population now?  
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Bhavani decided to donate 12% of her monthly salary to an orphanage. On the day of donation she changed her mind and donated Rs. 2400 which was 125% of what she decided earlier. How much is Bhavani's salary?
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In an election there were only two candidates. One of the candidates secured 40% of votes and is defeated by the other candidate by 298 votes. The total number of votes polled is ?