If (3/4 of 160) = ? × 30, find the value of ?.

easy Q13 of 15

Numerical Ability - Simplification & Approximation

Step-by-Step Solution

Step 1: Compute the fraction of the number
(3/4) of 160 = (3/4) × 160 = 3 × 40 = 120.
Step 2: Form the equation
120 = ? × 30.
Step 3: Find ? by dividing
? = 120 ÷ 30 = 4.
Final Answer:
4 → Option C.
Quick Check:
4 × 30 = 120, equals (3/4) of 160 ✅
Explanation for Beginners:
When you see '3/4 of 160', multiply 160 by 3/4. That gives a number which is expressed as a product with ?. Divide by the given multiplier to find the unknown.

Quick Trick: Compute the 'of' part first (fraction × number), then divide by the right-hand multiplier.

Common Mistakes:

Forgetting to simplify 160×(3/4) by cancelling before multiplying which makes arithmetic harder.

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