If 35% of a number is 416 more than 27% of the same number, then the number is

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  1. 5200
  2. 2600 
  3. 3900 
  4. 3328

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Option 1 : 5200
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Given:

If 35% of a number is 416 more than 27% of the same number, then the number is:

Formula used:

Let the number be x.

35% of x - 27% of x = 416

Calculation:

0.35x - 0.27x = 416

⇒ 0.08x = 416

⇒ x = 416 / 0.08

⇒ x = 5200

∴ The correct answer is option (1).

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