Percentages · Question 20 · Easy
40% of a number is 120 more than 25% of the same number. What is the number?
- 480
- 300
- 1,200
- 800
Answer and explanation
Answer: D. 800
Explanation: 40% − 25% = 15% of the number = 120, so the number = 120 ÷ 0.15 = 800.
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