Question

If 40% of any number is 600 more than its 25%. What is the number?

Answer 1

4000

Explanation:

40% of the number is 15% more of the number than 15% of the number is. So, 600 is 15% of the number.

600 = 0.15n

600/0.15 = n = 4000

The number is 4000.

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Check

40% of 4000 is 1600. 25% of 4000 is 1000. 1600 is 600 more than 1000.