Question

3. A hawker sold some guavas. He sold 66% guavas and still has 255 guavas. Originally, how
many guavas he had?
a) 550
b) 850
c) 750
d) 748​

Answer 1

Answer: Option (c) 750

Step-by-Step Explanation:

66% Guava were sold, so remaining guavas are (100-66)% = 34%

Let total number of guavas be x,

Thus, 34% of x = 255

34/100 * x = 255

x = 255 * 100/34

x = 750 Ans.

Answer 2

Answer: c) 750

Step-by-step explanation:

If we consider 255 guavas as the number of guavas left after selling 66% of the guavas, then 255 is the remaining 34%. We have to find original quantity i.e. 100%.

• If 34%= 255, 100%= x
• (cross multiply) x= (255*100)/34

       =25500/34

       = 750

Therefore, the hawker originally had 750 guavas.