SSC CGL Percentage question with solution
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If 40% of a number is 120, what is 15% of the same number?
- (A)18
- (B)45
- (C)30
- (D)120
Correct answer: (B) 45
40% of the number is 120, so the number is 120 × 100 ÷ 40 = 300. Now 15% of 300 = 300 × 15 ÷ 100 = 45. Hence the required value is 45.
Shortcut: Scale directly: 120 × 15/40 = 45.
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- Quantitative Aptitude
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- Percentage
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- SSC CGL
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