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Question
Find the value of x if 35% of ₹ x is ₹ 280.
Solution
Given, 35% of ₹ x is ₹ 280
∴ `35/100 xx x` = 280
⇒ x = `(280 xx 100)/35`
⇒ x = ₹ 800
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