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Aptitude · Q254

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Competitive Exams · Aptitude · question 254

Q254

A number is first decreased by 10% and then increased by 10%. The number so obtained is 50 less than the original number. The original number is :

A.
5900
B.
5000
Answer
C.
5500
D.
5050

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Let the original number = x
According to the question,
x × × = (x - 50)
x × = x - 50
99x = 100x - 5000
x = 5000
Hence original number = 5000