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When 40 is subtracted from 30% of a number, the result is 50. What is the value of the number?
- A150
- B180
- C300
- D450
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Let the number be x
According to the question,
(30% of x) – 40 = 50
⇒ 0.3x = 90
∴ x = 300
According to the question,
(30% of x) – 40 = 50
⇒ 0.3x = 90
∴ x = 300