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When 44 is subtracted from a number; it reduces to its 60%. Three-fifth of that number is:

  1. A
    40
  2. B
    60
  3. C
    66
  4. D
    44

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

Let the number be x.
According to the problem statement:

x−44=60% of x
x−44=0.6x
x−0.6x=44
0.4x=44
x=
0.4
44

=110
Now, we need to find three-fifth of that number:

Required Value=
5
3

×110=3×22=66

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When 44 is subtracted from a number; it reduces to its 60%. Three-fifth of that number is:
A
40
B
60
C
66
D
44

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