alleryIf 30% of a number is 60, what is the number?
A100
B150
C250
D200
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. 200
1. Let the number be N.
2. 30% of N = 60, so (30/100) * N = 60.
3. N = 60 * (100/30) = 200.
4. So the number is 200.
_Source: SSC CGL Quantitative Aptitude (Percentages), R.S. Aggarwal style and standard practice_
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