If the difference between 62% and 80% of a number is 198, then the difference between 92% and 56% of the number will be:
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 1 i.e 396.
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Let the number be x. Acc. to the question - 80% of x - 62% of x = 198 80x/100 - 62x/100 = 198 18x/100 = 198 x = (198 × 100)/18 x = 1100 |
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= 92% of 1100 - 56% of 1100 = [(1100 × 92)/100] - [(1100 × 56)/100] = 1012 - 616 = 396 |