RRB Technician 2013 Ques 113

Question: The difference between 38% of a number and 24% of the same number is 135.10. What is 40% of that number?

Options:

A) 394

B) 370

C) 378

D) 386

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

  • Let the number be x. According to the question, $ x\times \frac{38}{100}-x\times \frac{24}{100}=135.10 $

$ \Rightarrow $ $ x( \frac{38-24}{100} )=135.10 $

$ \Rightarrow $ $ x=\frac{135.10\times 100}{14}=965 $ Now, 40% of $ 965=965x-40-=386 $