If 28% of a number is 75 less than 43% of the same number, then 30% of that…
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If 28% of a number is 75 less than 43% of the same number, then 30% of that number is:
- A.
175
- B.
145
- C.
150
- D.
120
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Correct answer: C
Let the number be x. The equation is 0.28x = 0.43x - 75.
Subtracting 0.28x from both sides gives 0 = 0.15x - 75, so 0.15x = 75.
Dividing by 0.15 yields x = 500.
The question asks for 30% of the number, which is 0.30 * 500 = 150.