A boys was asked to find the value of 3 8 of a sum money Instead of multiplying the sum by 3 8 he di...........

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A boys was asked to find the value of 3/8 of a sum money. Instead of multiplying the sum by 3/8 he divided it by 3/8 and then his answer exceeded by Rs.55. Find the correct answer?

Rs.9

Rs.24

Rs.64

Rs.132

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Explanation:

Let amount be x
8/3* - 3/8 * = 55
64x – 9x/24 = 55 = 55x/24 = 55
x = 24*55/55 = 24
3/8 of x = 3/8 * 24 = Rs.9

Hence, option 1 is the correct answer.

By: MIRZA SADDAM HUSSAIN

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