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Question : A number is first increased by 8% and then decreased by 3% to get 2619. What is 5% of that number?

Option 1: 125

Option 2: 135

Option 3: 130

Option 4: 140


Team Careers360 9th Jan, 2024
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Team Careers360 15th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 125


Solution : Let the number be $x$.
The number first increased by 8%, then decreased by 3%.
According to the question,
$x×\frac{108}{100}×\frac{97}{100}=2619$
$⇒x=2500$
Now, 5% of $x$ = $2500×\frac{5}{100}=125$
Hence, the correct answer is 125.

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