Arithmeticmedium · Past Paper
A fruit seller had some apples. He sells 40% apples and still has 420 apples. How many apples did he have originally?
A588
B600
C700
D1000
✓ Correct Answer: C — 700
If he sells 40%, he has 60% left. 60% of total = 420. Total = 420 / 0.6 = 700.
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