If 35% of a number is 24 less than 50% of that number, then the number is ?

If 35% of a number is 24 less than 50% of that number, then the number is ?

A 80

B 160

C 100

D 120

Solution

Correct Answer: Option B

Let the number be n. Then,

50% of n - 35% of n = 24

50/100 n - 35/100 n = 24

n = (24 x 100)/15 = 160.