Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Percentages

Question:

A number when increased by 143% becomes 2145. The number is:

Options:

1700

1560

2000

1500

Correct Answer:

1500

Explanation:

43 % = \(\frac{43}{100}\)

Actual no.     :      New no.

      100        :          143 

        ↓                      ↓

    × 15                  × 15

        ↓                      ↓

    1500               2145 (given)