SSC CGL Percentage question with solution
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If 50% of a number is 850, what is 35% of the same number?
- (A)297.5
- (B)595
- (C)850
- (D)510
Correct answer: (B) 595
50% of the number is 850, so the number is 850 × 100 ÷ 50 = 1700. Now 35% of 1700 = 1700 × 35 ÷ 100 = 595. Hence the required value is 595.
Shortcut: Scale directly: 850 × 35/50 = 595.
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- Quantitative Aptitude
- Topic
- Percentage
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- SSC CGL
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