Question

If a number is increased by $37\frac{1}{2}\%$ gives $33$. The number is __________.

• A. $22$
• B. $24$
• C. $25$
• D. $27$

Answer 1

The correct option is B $24$

Let the number be $x$

Given that,

$37\frac{1}{2}\%$ increase in $x$ gives $33$

$\therefore x+\frac{75}{200}\times x=33$

$275x=6600$

$x=24$