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Which number is $30\%$ less than 70?

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RRB NTPC 2019 CBT 1 Question Paper (8-Mar-2021) (Shift 2)
The correct answer is
49

Finding a Number 30% Less Than 70

To find the number that is $30\%$ less than 70, we first calculate the value of $30\%$ of 70.

Calculate Percentage Reduction

The reduction amount is $30\%$ of 70. This can be calculated as:

Reduction = $\frac{30}{100} \times 70$

Reduction = $0.30 \times 70$

Reduction = $21$

Determine the Final Number

Now, subtract this reduction amount from the original number (70) to find the required number.

Final Number = Original Number - Reduction

Final Number = $70 - 21$

Final Number = $49$

Therefore, the number that is $30\%$ less than 70 is 49.

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