Aptitude - Percentage - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Percentage - General Questions (Q.No. 3)
3.
A fruit seller had some apples. He sells 40% apples and still has 420 apples. Originally, he had:
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Suppose originally he had x apples.
Then, (100 - 40)% of x = 420.
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60 | x x = 420 |
| 100 |
| x = |
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420 x 100 |  = 700. |
| 60 |
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Discussion:
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Manju said:
5 years ago
In 100% he sell 40%.
Remaining 60%=420.
What is 100%=?.
60% = 420.
100% = x.
60x = 100 * 420.
X = 700.
Remaining 60%=420.
What is 100%=?.
60% = 420.
100% = x.
60x = 100 * 420.
X = 700.
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