A number exceeds its two fifth by 75. The number is :
A. 125
B. 100
C. 112
D. 150
Answer: Option A
Solution (By Examveda Team)
Let the number = x⇒ According to the question,
$$\eqalign{ & \Rightarrow x - \frac{2}{5}x = 75 \cr & \Rightarrow \frac{{5x - 2x}}{5} = 75 \cr & \Rightarrow 3x = 75 \times 5 \cr & \Rightarrow x = 125 \cr} $$
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