If 16\(\frac{2}{3}\) % of a number is subtracted from itself then result becomes 1500. Find 50% of the original number.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
16 \(\frac{2}{3}\)% = \(\frac{1}{6}\)
Actual : New No.
6 : 5
⇓ ⇓× 300
⇓× 300 1500 (given)
⇓
1800
Original number = 1800
50% of the original number = 900