SSC CGL 2016 PYQ — Question 61

SSC CGL Tier II Quant - 30/11/2016 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q61

A Village lost 12% of its goats in a flood and 5% of remainder died from diseases. If the number left now is 8360. What was the orignal number before the flood?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. 10000

Let the number of goats = x

Now,

x × 88/100 × 95/100 = 8360

x = 10000