What approximate value will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following question? 15% o

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12 Oct 2021 Fraction

What approximate value will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following question? 15% of 240 = 20% of ? – 25% of 200

OPtion

1. 196
2. 430
3. 540
4. 635
5. 840
6. 420
7. 520
8. 530
9. 480
10. None of the above

Solution

15% of 240 = 20% of ? – 25% of 200
0.20 × ? – 0.25 × 200 = 0.15 × 240
0.20× ? – 50 = 36
0.20× ? = 86
? = 430

Correct Option: 2 Best Solution (4)