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In a medical certificate, by mistake a candidate gave his height as 25% more than actual. In the interview panel, he clarified that his height was 55 ft 5 inches. What is the percentage correction made by the candidate from his stated height to his actual height?
In a medical certificate, by mistake a candidate gave his height as 25% more than actual. In the interview panel, he clarified that his height was 55 ft 5 inches. What is the percentage correction made by the candidate from his stated height to his actual height?
Updated On: Jan 30, 2025
- 28.56%
- 20%
- 25%
- None of these
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The Correct Option is B
Solution and Explanation
Actual/clarified height = X = 5.5
Mistaken height = 1.25 X = 6.875
Percentage correction \(=\frac{(6.875-5.5)}{6.875}\)
\(=20\)\(\%\).So the correct option is (B)
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