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    Question

    When a number is reduced by 25%, the resulting value is

    36 more than 60% of the number's initial value. What is the original number?
    A 200 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 220 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 240 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 260 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E 280 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let the original number be ‘x’. According to the question, x × 0.75 = 36 + 0.60 × x Or, 0.75x – 0.6x = 36 Or, 0.15x = 36 Or, x = 240 So, the original number = 240

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