The number first increased by 8% and then decreased by 3% to get 2619. What is 5% of that number?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. 125.
Let the original number = x
x × (108/100) × (97/100) = 2619
⇒ x = 2619 × (100/108) × (100/97) = 2500
⇒ 5% of x = (5/100) × 2500 = 125
Therefore, 5% of that number is 125.