Two-thirds of half of the three-eighths of a number is 40. What is 80% of that number?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. 256
Let the number be x
2/3 of 1/2 of 3/8 of x = 40
2/3 × 1/2 × 3/8 × x = 40
x = 40 × 8
x = 320
So 80% of 320 =
= 256