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MCQ Problem Solving - Arithmetic

The CAT Online Free Test Prep MCQs Problem Solving - Arithmetic

Problem Solving: Arithmetic

Question:

A class eats 2/5 of chocolates on 1st day. On the 2nd day they eat 3/4 of the remainder. How many chocolates were there initially if still 75 chocolates are left?
Option A:      250
Option B:      750
Option C:      500
Option D:      1000
  A     B     C     D  
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Correct Answer: A


Explanation

Let there be 100 chocolates

215th of 100 40 chocolates eaten on first day

314th of the remaining 314th of (100-40) 45 chocolates

Chocolates left 100-40-45 15 chocolates

15 chocolates are left when 100 are there

capture10 -18452638

75 chocolates are left when ? chocolates are there

? = 500 Chocolates
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How to Solve Arithmetic

For Arithmetic question first understand the statement and the question stem. Try to solve and click the corresponding answer option. The drop down will appear to show the correct answer and explanation.