Question
A student mistakenly multiplied a number by 5.6 instead of
0.56. His answer exceeded the correct one by 2800. What was the original number? (Calculate approximate value)Solution
ATQ,
Let original number be ‘x’
So, 5.6x – 0.56x = 2800
Or, 5.04x = 2800
Or, x = 555.56 or approx. 555
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