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SSC Selection Post 2022 PYQ — Question 63

SSC Selection Post - Higher Secondary Level - 4 Aug 2022 - Shift 3 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q63

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When 44 is subtracted from a number; it reduces to its 60%. Three-fifth of that number is:

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. 66.

Let the original number be x.

x − 44 = 60% of x = 60100x=35x\frac{60}{100}x = \frac{3}{5}x

x - 44 = 35x\frac{3}{5}x

2x = 220 ⇒ x = 110

three-fifth of the number:

3/5 × 110 = 66