75% of a number is 15 more than two-thirds of that number. Find the number.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. 180.
Let number = N
(75/100)N = 15 + (2/3)N
⇒ (3/4)N – (2/3)N = 15
⇒ N/12 = 15
⇒ N = 12 × 15 = 180