Question

The product of a number and 72 exceeds the product of the number and 27 by 360. The number is:

• A. 12
• B. 7
• C. 8
• D. 11

Answer 1

The correct option is C 8

Let the required number = x

Now, according to question,

$72x-27x=360$

$45x=360$

$x=\frac{360}{45}=8$