Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Percentages

Question:

If 364 is subtracted from a number then result becomes 48% of the number. Find the original number.

Options:

500

1000

600

700

Correct Answer:

700

Explanation:

48% = \(\frac{12}{25}\)

It means, if

25 (original) - 13 (subtraced) = 12 (48% of original)

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                   364 (given= × 28)

Therefore, Original no. is = 25 × 28 = 700