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    Question

    If 85% of a number is added to itself, the result exceeds

    the original number by 51. Find the final number obtained.
    A 135 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 111 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 145 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 165 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ATQ,

    Let the number be ‘x’

    According to the question,

    0.85x = 51

    ⇒ x = 51 / 0.85 = 60

    Required number = 60 + 51 = 111

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