A drum containing 450 litres oil lost 8% due to leakage. How many litres were left in the drum?
a)
414litres
b)
36 litres
c)
336 litres
d)
None of these
A drum containing 450 litres oil lost 8% due to leakage. How many litres were left in the drum?
a)
414litres
b)
36 litres
c)
336 litres
d)
None of these
Question ID - 55654 | SaraNextGen Top Answer
A drum containing 450 litres oil lost 8% due to leakage. How many litres were left in the drum?
a)
414litres
b)
36 litres
c)
336 litres
d)
None of these
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A drum containing 450 litres oil lost 8% due to leakage. How many litres were left in the drum? |
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a) |
414litres |
b) |
36 litres |
c) |
336 litres |
d) |
None of these |
1 Answer
127 votes
Answer Key / Explanation : (a) -
Amount of oil = 450 litres
Amount of oil lost due to leakage=8%
∴ Remaining oil = 
litres
Alternative Method:
Amount of oil lost due to leakage
=
litres
∴ Remaining oil or oil left=450-36=414 litres
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