If 84% of a number is added to 368, then the result is the number itself. Find the number.

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  1. 2100
  2. 2500
  3. 2300
  4. 2700

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Option 3 : 2300
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Calculation:

Let the number be "a"

⇒ 368 + a × 84% = a

⇒ 368 = a - 0.84a

⇒ 0.16a = 368

⇒ a = 368/0.16

⇒ a = 36800/16

⇒ a = 2300

∴ The number is 2300

Alternate Method(100 - 84)% = 16% → 368

100% → (380/16) × 100 = 2300

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