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If a fisherman caught 200 fish in 4 days, what percentage of his total catch was made on the first day when he caught 50 fish?

medium MCQ 2 marks Class 5 · Mathematics · The Fish Tale
  1. 15%
  2. 20%
  3. 25%
  4. 30%
Answer
25%

The correct answer is 25% — Thus, 25% of the total catch was made on the first day.

Step-by-step solution

  1. The total catch is 200 fish.
  2. The first day's catch is 50 fish.
  3. Percentage = (part / whole) × 100 = (50 / 200) × 100.
  4. Simplify: 0.25 × 100 = 25%.
  5. Thus, 25% of the total catch was made on the first day.
Common mistake: Using incorrect total in denominator

Concept tested: Percentage calculation

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