After deduction of 5% from a certain sum and then 10% from the remainder, a sum of Rs. 171 is left. The original sum was
Explanation:
Let the original sum be x
After 5% reduction on x, we have, 0.95 x
Further 10% reduction on available 0.95 x means
0.9 (0.95 x) = 0.855 x = 171
x = 171/0.855 = Rs. 200
Hence, option (c).
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