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Download Solution PDFA number when increased by 40 %', gives 3500. The number is:
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RPF Constable 2024 Official Paper (Held On 05 Mar, 2025 Shift 2)
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Option 2 : 2500
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Download Solution PDFGiven:
A number increased by 40% gives 3500.
Formula used:
Number × (1 + Percentage Increase/100) = Result
Calculation:
Let the number be x.
x × (1 + 40/100) = 3500
⇒ x × 1.4 = 3500
⇒ x = 3500 ÷ 1.4
⇒ x = 2500
∴ The correct answer is option (2).
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