Question

Instead of multiplying a number by 1.23, Ranjan multiplied it by 1.32. As a result, the
value reduced by 4.95. What was the original number?

Answer 1

original no. = x×1.23/1.32 =0.93x

x-0.93x = 4.95

0.07x = 4.95

x = 4.95/0.07 =70.7