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Next CSE-PPT: 14 March 2027

What is 15% of 840?

Correct answer: A. 126

15% of 840 = 0.15 × 840 = 126. A quick way without a calculator: 10% is 84 and 5% is 42, so 15% is 84 + 42 = 126. Splitting a percentage into easy parts like this is useful because calculators are not allowed.

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The correct answer is A. 126

15% of 840 = 0.15 × 840 = 126. A quick way without a calculator: 10% is 84 and 5% is 42, so 15% is 84 + 42 = 126. Splitting a percentage into easy parts like this is useful because calculators are not allowed.

Topic: Basic Operations and Number Sequence MCQs · Subject: Numerical Ability