Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Percentages

Question:

If 14\(\frac{2}{7}\) % of a number is added with itself then result becomes 8000. Find the original number.

Options:

8000

7000

8200

7900

Correct Answer:

7000

Explanation:

14 \(\frac{2}{7}\)% = \(\frac{1}{7}\)

     Actual       :       New No.

         7           :            8

         ⇓                         ⇓× 1000

         ⇓× 1000             8000 (given)

         ⇓

       7000