Question: In a printing press 26% of the output of machine A is equal to 45% of the output of machine B. If the machine B prints 650 pages daily, then machine A prints how many pages daily?
Options:
A) 1125
B) 1200
C) 850
D) 925
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
- Let the output of machine A be x. Then,
26% of $ x=45% $ of 650
$ \Rightarrow $ $ \frac{26x}{100}=\frac{45\times 650}{100} $
$ \Rightarrow $ $ x=\frac{45\times 650}{26} $
$ \Rightarrow $ $ x=1125 $