Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Percentages

Question:

If 16\(\frac{2}{3}\) % of a number is subtracted from itself then result becomes 500. Find the original number.

Options:

500

600

700

800

Correct Answer:

600

Explanation:

16 \(\frac{2}{3}\)% = \(\frac{1}{6}\)

     Actual       :       New No.

         6           :            5

         ⇓                         ⇓× 100

         ⇓× 100             500 (given)

         ⇓

       600