40% of a number exceeds 25% of the same number by 30. What is 75% of the number? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

40% of a number exceeds 25% of the same number by 30. What is 75% of the number?
A. 180
B. 150
C. 170
D. 160
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
0.4x - 0.25x = 0.15x = 30 → x = 200. 75% of 200 = 150.

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