When 60 is subtracted from 60% of a number, the result is

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When 60 is subtracted from 60% of a number, the result is 60. The number is :

1. 120
2. 150
3. 180
4. 200

Correct Option: B

Let the number be N. Then
N – 60% of N = 60
⇒ N – 0.60N= 60
⇒ 0.4N = 60

⇒ N =	60	⇒ N =	600
	0.4		4

N = 150
∴ The number is 150