SSC GD 2021 PYQ — Question 74

SSC GD Constable (English) - 18th November 2021 Shift 1 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q74

A fruit seller had some apples. He sold 40% of apples and still have 540 apples. The number of apples he had originally was.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4  i.e. 900

Let's assume the total number of apple = 100

He sold 40% apple. So, the remaining apple = 60

We have given,

60 = 540

1 = 9

So, The number of apples he had originally = 9 × 100 = 900