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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 β€˜x’. According to the question, x Γ— 0.75 = 36 + 0.60 Γ— x Or, 0.75x – 0.6x = 36 Or, 0.15x = 36 Or, x = 240 So, the original number = 240

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