Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Percentages

Question:

If 595 is subtracted from a number then result becomes 65% of the number. Find the original number.

Options:

2000

1500

1700

1800

Correct Answer:

1700

Explanation:

65% = \(\frac{13}{20}\)

It means, if

20 (original) - 7 (subtraced) = 13 (65% of original)

                      ⇓

                   595 (given= × 85)

Therefore, Original no. is = 85 × 20 = 1700