SSC CGL Tier-1 practice question
20% of a number is 12. Find the number.
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Correct answer: (D) 60
Let the number be \(x\).
According to the question:
\[
20\% \text{ of } x = 12
\]
\[
\frac{20}{100} \times x = 12
\]
\[
\frac{1}{5} x = 12 \implies x = 12 \times 5 = 60
\]
हिंदी में प्रश्न
किसी संख्या का 20% मान 12 है। वह संख्या ज्ञात कीजिए।
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उत्तर और व्याख्या देखें
सही उत्तर: (D) 60
माना वह संख्या \(x\) है।
प्रश्नानुसार:
\[
x \text{ का } 20\% = 12
\]
\[
\frac{20}{100} \times x = 12
\]
\[
\frac{1}{5} x = 12 \implies x = 12 \times 5 = 60
\]
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