Question

a Potato seller sells 70% of the total potatoes and still has 150 kg potatoes left with him. find the weight of potatoes he had originally

Answer 1

Find Percentage left:

100% - 70% = 30%

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Find 1%:

30% = 150 kg

1% = 150 ÷ 30 = 5 kg

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Find 100% (Original):

1% = 5 kg

100% = 5 x 100 = 500 kg

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Answer: He had 500 kg originally.

Answer 2

Find Percentage left:

100% - 70% = 30%

Find 1%: 30% = 150 kg

1% = 150 ÷ 30 = 5 kg

Find 100% (Original):

1% = 5 kg

100% = 5 x 100 = 500 kg

Answer: He had 500 kg originally

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