10. The quantity of cocoa harvested in a farm last year was 125 000kg. If the quantity Takdiame
6.
The monthly expenses in Mr Okon's family is proposed to be decreased by
17.5% as a result of economic reforms executed by the government. If his
monthly expenses was formerly N85000.00, find his new monthly expenses.
7. A driver covered a distance of 271 450km in 2003 and a distance of 195 950km in
2004. Calculate the percentage decrease in distance covered to the nearest
tenths,
8. The present production cost of a book is said to be reduced by 872% as a result
of reduction in the prices of stationeries. If the former production cost was
N350 000.00, find the present cost of production.
9. The cost of a brand new camera handset is 487 500.00. If the cost price is
reduced by 15% as a result of promotion. Find the new price.
is reduced by 22% this year as a result of pest, find:
(a) the present quantity harvested this year.
(b) the difference between the quantity harvested last year and this year.
Lesson 8
Quantitative Reasoning Exercises on Problems on
Percentages