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,
$$\eqalign{ & \Rightarrow x - \frac{2}{5}x = 75 \cr & \Rightarrow \frac{{5x - 2x}}{5} = 75 \cr & \Rightarrow 3x = 75 \times 5 \cr & \Rightarrow x = 125 \cr} $$