Given a number such that 2/5 of the number is 30, what is 1/3 of the n

Question

Given a number such that  \frac{ 2}{5}  of the number is 30, what is  \frac{ 1}{3}  of the number?
 A. 4
 B. 10
 C. 12
 D. 25
 E. 75

v12345 · Answer

2/5 * x = 30
x = 75

1/3 * x = 25
Hence, OA is (D).

tbhauer · Answer

Solve for x:
 \frac{2}{5}  x = 30
x = 75
 \frac{1}{3}  x = 25
Ans = D

CrackverbalGMAT · Answer

Since 2/5th of the number is 30,the entire number is 5*30/2 = 75.

This implies 1/3rd of the number = 1/3 * 75 =25

(option d)

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EgmatQuantExpert · Answer

Solution 
 
  Given  
• A number such that 2/5 of the number is 30
  To find  
• 1/3 of the number

Approach and Working out   
Let the number be x.

• Then, 2x/5 = 30
 o x = 30(5)/2 = 75 
o 1/3 of 75 = (1/3) * 75 = 25

Correct Answer: Option D

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