Wednesday, 22 April 2026

 

Percentage – Advanced Tricks + Exam Traps

Master percentage with shortcut formulas and avoid common exam traps.


🔥 Shortcut Tricks

  • 10% = divide by 10
  • 1% = divide by 100
  • 25% = 1/4, 50% = 1/2
  • Successive % = a + b + (ab/100)

 Solve in 5 Seconds

Q1: 25% of 480 = ?

Answer: 480 ÷ 4 = 120


Q2: 10% of 350 = ?

Answer: 35


 Exam Trap Questions

Q3: A number increases by 20% and then decreases by 20%. Find net change.

Trap: Not zero!

Solution:
20 − 20 − (20×20/100) = −4%

Answer: 4% loss


Q4: Price increases by 25%, then decreases by 20%. Final change?

Solution:
25 − 20 − (25×20/100) = 0%

Answer: No change


Q5: If 40% of a number is 80, find number.

Solution:
Number = (80×100)/40 = 200


Q6: Find 15% of 360

Shortcut:
10% = 36, 5% = 18

Answer: 54


❌ Most Students Mistake

  • Thinking +20% and −20% cancel out
  • Not using fraction conversion
  • Doing long multiplication

 Speed Booster Tip

Always convert percentage into fraction for faster solving.



Shaktimatha Learning
Quant • Percentage • Bank Exam Preparation

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