Simplification - Quantitative Aptitude (MCQ) questions for Q. 745

Q.  In a maths test, students were asked to find 5/16 of a certain number. One of the students by mistake found 5/6th of that number and his answer was 200 more than the correct answer. Find the number.
- Published on 06 Jul 15

a. 125
b. 280
c. 384
d. 400

ANSWER: 384
 
Let the number be x.
5*x/6 = 5*x/16 + 200
25*x/48 = 200
x = 384

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