Question

    If 2156 is added in a number then number become

    344(4/9)% of itself. Find the original number?
    A 889 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 882 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 840 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 880 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E 890 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    344 (4/9) % = 300 % + 44 (4/9) % = 3 + (4/9) 344 (4/9) % = 31/9 Original no. = 9 unit New no. = 31 unit Added number = 22 unit 22 unit = 2156 1 unit = 2156/22 = 98 Original no. = 9 unit = 9 x 98 = 882

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