Question

58 is reduced by a certain percent today give a number which is 2 more than 27. By what percent is the number reduced?

Answer 1

Let the percentage be x

Solved x:

58 - (x/100)58 = 2 + 27

58 - 58x/100 = 29

5800 - 58x = 2900

58x = 5800- 2900

58x = 2900

x = 2900 ÷ 58 = 50

Answer: The number is reduced by 50%

Answer 2

Answer: 50%

solution.

Actual no. 58

decrease new no.= 27+2

= 29

therefore, Decrease in no.= 58- 29

= 29

Decrease % = 29 × 100

58

= 1 × 100

2

= 50%