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Question : What is to be added to 15% of 160 so that the sum may be equal to 25% of 240?

Option 1: 24

Option 2: 84

Option 3: 60

Option 4: 36


Team Careers360 13th Jan, 2024
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Team Careers360 17th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 36


Solution : Let the unknown value be $x$
According to the question
15% of 160 + $x$ = 25% of 240
⇒ $\frac{15}{100}$ × 160 + $x$ = $\frac{25}{100}$ × 240
⇒ 24 + $x$ = 60
⇒ $x$ = 36
Hence, the correct answer is 36.

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