Arithmeticmedium · Past Paper
A fruit seller has some oranges. He sells 40% and still has 420 oranges. Total oranges initially were:
A600
B700
C800
D900
✓ Correct Answer: B — 700
Remaining oranges % = 60%. 60% of x = 420 => x = 420 / 0.6 = 700.
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