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1.25% of ₹1,600 is:
₹5
₹25
₹20
₹17.50
₹20
Calculate 1% of 1600 (which is 16) and 0.25% (which is 1/4 of 1% = 16/4 = 4). Add them: 16 + 4 = 20.
Percentage = 1.25%, Total Value = ₹1600
Value=100Percentage×Total
Calculate 1% of 1600 (which is 16) and 0.25% (which is 1/4 of 1% = 16/4 = 4). Add them: 16 + 4 = 20.
Confusing 1.25% with 12.5% or incorrectly placing the decimal point in the final division.
Convert percentage to fraction
Convert 1.25% to a fraction for easier calculation: 1.25%=1001.25=10000125=801.
1001.25=801
Multiply by the base value
Multiply the fraction by the given amount ₹1600.
1600×801
Final Calculation
Simplify the expression: 801600=8160=20.
20
C is correct because the calculated value of 1.25% of ₹1600 is ₹20.
This concept of breaking down percentages (e.g., 1% + 0.25%) is highly useful in calculating Interest and Profit & Loss in complex data sets.