A number when increased by 40 %', gives 3500. The number is:

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RPF Constable 2024 Official Paper (Held On 05 Mar, 2025 Shift 2)

Answer 1

Given:

A number increased by 40% gives 3500.

Formula used:

Number × (1 + Percentage Increase/100) = Result

Calculation:

Let the number be x.

x × (1 + 40/100) = 3500

⇒ x × 1.4 = 3500

⇒ x = 3500 ÷ 1.4

⇒ x = 2500

∴ The correct answer is option (2).

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