SSC CGL Percentage question with solution
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If 40% of a number is 280, what is 35% of the same number?
- (A)280
- (B)98
- (C)210
- (D)245
Correct answer: (D) 245
40% of the number is 280, so the number is 280 × 100 ÷ 40 = 700. Now 35% of 700 = 700 × 35 ÷ 100 = 245. Hence the required value is 245.
Shortcut: Scale directly: 280 × 35/40 = 245.
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- Quantitative Aptitude
- Topic
- Percentage
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- SSC CGL
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