Simplification · Question 11 · Medium

If 3/5 of a number minus 2/7 of 1400 equals 200, what is the number?

  1. 800
  2. 1000
  3. 1200
  4. 900
Answer and explanation

Answer: B. 1000

Explanation: 2/7 of 1400 = 400. So 3/5 of x = 200 + 400 = 600, giving x = 600 × 5/3 = 1000.

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