A number reduced by 25% becomes 225. What per cent should

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A number reduced by 25% becomes 225. What per cent should it be increased so that it becomes 375?

1. 25%
2. 30%
3. 35%
4. 75%

Correct Option: A

Clearly, 75% of the number = 225

∴ Number =	225 × 100	= 300
	75

Again, 125% of 300 = 375
Hence, the number should be increased by 25%