What is the number whose 20% is 30% of 40

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What is the number whose 20% is 30% of 40?

1. 50
2. 60
3. 80
4. 90

Answer

Let the number be x

⇨ 0.2x = 0.3 × 40

⇨ x = 12/0.2 = 60

The correct option is B.