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Smita was asked to multiply a certain number by 36. She multiplied it by 63 instead and got an answer of 3834 more than the correct one. What was the number to be multiplied?
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- 152
- 126
- 142
- 148
Correct Option: C
Let us assume the certain Number is A.
According to question,
63A = 3834 + 36A
63A - 36A = 3834
⇒ 27A = 3834
⇒ A = 142
