If 60% of a number is 540. Then, what is the original number?

600

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900

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1200

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1500

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Solution

The correct option is B 900
Let the original number be x.

Given,

60% of x = 540

$\frac{60}{100} \times x$ = 540

0.6x = 540

Hence, x = $\frac{540}{0.6}$ = $\frac{5400}{6}$ = 900

Therefore, the original number is 900

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If 60% of a number is 540. Then, what is the original number?

The correct option is B 900Let the original number be x. Given, 60% of x = 540 60100×x = 540 0.6x = 540 Hence, x = 5400.6 = 54006 = 900 Therefore, the original number is 900

The correct option is B 900
Let the original number be x.

Given,

60% of x = 540

$\frac{60}{100} \times x$ = 540

0.6x = 540

Hence, x = $\frac{540}{0.6}$ = $\frac{5400}{6}$ = 900

Therefore, the original number is 900