Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Percentages

Question:

If 270 is subtracted from a number then result becomes 70% of the number. Find the original number.

Options:

1200

780

900

1000

Correct Answer:

900

Explanation:

70% = \(\frac{7}{10}\)

It means, if

10 (original) - 3 (subtraced) = 7 (70% of original)

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                   270 (given= × 90)

Therefore, Original no. is = 10 × 90 = 900