Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Percentages

Question:

If 22% of a number is subtracted from itself then it becomes 1170. Find the original number.

Options:

1350

1750

1600

1500

Correct Answer:

1500

Explanation:

22% = \(\frac{11}{50}\)

Actual no. = 50R

Number after subtracting 22% of itself = 50R - 11R = 39R

ATQ,

39R = 1170,

1R = 30

Actual no. = 50R = 50 × 30 = 1500