SSC Selection Post 2022 PYQ — Question 56

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level 2022 - 7 Feb 2022 - Shift 3 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q56

Find k: 45% of 880 - k% of 450 = 61.2 % of 500

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. 20.

45% of 880 - k% of 450 = 61.2% of 500

⇒ 366 - k% of 450 = 61.2 × 5

⇒ 366 - 306 = k% of 450

⇒ 90 = k% of 450

⇒ k = 20