arrow
arrow
arrow
One-sixth of a number exceeds its one-ninth by 100, the number is:
Question

One-sixth of a number exceeds its one-ninth by 100, the number is:

A.

3600

B.

1800

C.

180

D.

360

Correct option is B

Given:

One-sixth of a number exceeds its one-ninth by 100

Solution:

Let the number be x

According to the question,

x6x9\frac{x}6 - \frac{x}9​ = 100

=> (3x2x)18\frac{(3x - 2x)}{18}​ = 100

=> x18\frac{x}{18}​ = 100

=> x = 1800

Thus, the number is 1800.

Free Tests

Free
Must Attempt

CBT-1 Full Mock Test 1

languageIcon English
  • pdpQsnIcon100 Questions
  • pdpsheetsIcon100 Marks
  • timerIcon90 Mins
languageIcon English
Free
Must Attempt

RRB NTPC Graduate Level PYP (Held on 5 Jun 2025 S1)

languageIcon English
  • pdpQsnIcon100 Questions
  • pdpsheetsIcon100 Marks
  • timerIcon90 Mins
languageIcon English
Free
Must Attempt

CBT-1 General Awareness Section Test 1

languageIcon English
  • pdpQsnIcon40 Questions
  • pdpsheetsIcon30 Marks
  • timerIcon25 Mins
languageIcon English
test-prime-package

Access ‘RRB NTPC’ Mock Tests with

  • 60000+ Mocks and Previous Year Papers
  • Unlimited Re-Attempts
  • Personalised Report Card
  • 500% Refund on Final Selection
  • Largest Community
students-icon
353k+ students have already unlocked exclusive benefits with Test Prime!
Our Plans
Monthsup-arrow