Question

If 15% of 40 is greater than 25% of a number by 2, find the number

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Answer 1

Let the number be X. Then

According to Question

\frac{15}{100} × 40 - \frac{25}{100} × X = 2

\frac{3}{20} × 40 - \frac{1}{4} × X = 2

6 - \frac{X}{4} = 2

\frac{24-X}{4} = 2

24 - X = 8

X = 16

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