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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Percentages

Question:

The difference between a number and its three-fifth is 274. What is 20% of the number?

Options:

137

150

165

144

Correct Answer:

137

Explanation:

Let Number is = x

According to question ,

x - \(\frac{3x}{5}\) = 274

\(\frac{2x}{5}\)= 274

x = 685

So , 20% of 685

= \(\frac{1}{5}\) × 685

= 137