If 65% of x = 13% of y, then find the value of x if y = 2000.

If 65% of x = 13% of y, then find the value of x if y = 2000.

A 200

B 300

C 400

D 500

E None of these

Solution

Correct Answer: Option C

65% of x = 13% of y

⇒ 65x/100 = 13y/100

⇒ 65x = 13y

⇒ x = 13y/65

⇒ x = (13 × 2000)/65

∴ x = 400