Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Percentages

Question:

A fruit seller initially had 'm' kg of apples. He sold 56% of these apples to a customer and was still left with 110 kg of apples. What is the value of 'm'?

Options:

250

220

200

280

Correct Answer:

250

Explanation:

Let m = 100x

According to question ,

44% of 100x = 110

44x = 110

x = 2.5

100x = 100 × 2.5 = 250

So , value of m is 250.