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    Question

    The weight of A is 30% more than B, and the weight of C

    is 100 more than the difference of the weights of A and B. If C weighs 190, then find A’s weight.
    A 390 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 400 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 450 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 570 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ATQ, Let the weight of B be x. So, weight of A = 1.30x According to question, (1.30x – x) + 100 = 190 0.30x = 190 – 100 0.30x = 90 x = 90 / 0.30 x = 300 Therefore, weight of A = 1.30 × 300 = 390

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