Question

A number increased by $37\frac{1}{2}$% gives 33. The number is:

• A. 22
• B. 24
• C. 25
• D. 27

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

24

Suppose the number is $x$ as per the question
$x+37\frac{1}{2}\%ofx=33$
$\Rightarrow 137.5\%$ $ofx=33$
$\Rightarrow x=\frac{33}{137.5}\times 100$
$x=24$