25% of a number is 15 less than 30% of the number. Then 20% of the number is

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  1. 75
  2. 60
  3. 225
  4. 65

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Option 2 : 60
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Given:

25% of a number is 15 less than 30% of the number.

Calculation:

Let the number be N.

25% of N = 30% of N - 15

⇒ 0.25 × N = 0.30 × N - 15

⇒ 0.25 × N - 0.30 × N = -15

⇒ 0.05 × N = 15

⇒ N = 300

Now, 20% of N = 0.20 × N

⇒ 0.20 × 300 = 60

∴ The correct answer is option (2).

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