Question
A student was supposed to multiply a number by 0.84 but
instead multiplied it by 8.4. Due to this, his result exceeded the correct result by 3360. Find the original number.Solution
ATQ,
Let original number be ‘x’
So, 8.4x – 0.84x = 3360
Or, 7.56x = 3360
Or, x = 444.44 or approx. 444
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