Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Percentages

Question:

The difference between the value of the number increased by 20% and the value of the number decreased by 25% is 36.  Find the number.

Options:

80

0.8

7.2

72

Correct Answer:

80

Explanation:

           a(120%) - a (75%) = 36

                            a(45%) = 36

                            a = 80