Question : When a number is increased by 112, it becomes 170% of itself. Find the number.

Option 1: 160

Option 2: 150

Option 3: 200

Option 4: 180


Team Careers360 6th Jan, 2024
Answer (1)
Team Careers360 12th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 160


Solution : Let the number be $x$.
According to the question,
$x+112=x×\frac{170}{100}$
$⇒10x+1120=17x$
$⇒7x=1120$
$\therefore x = 160$
Hence, the correct answer is 160.

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