NIMCET 2025 — Reasoning PYQNIMCET | Reasoning | 2025A number which, when increased by 15% becomes 161. What is the original number?Choose the correct answer:A. 135B. 140 (Correct Answer)C. 145D. 130Correct Answer: 140Explanation Method 1: Basic Equation Let the original number be x. x+10015x=161 1.15x=161 x=1.15161 x=140 Method 2: Percentage Ratio 115%=161 1%=115161 100%=115161×100 100%=57×100=140 Correct Option: B) 140 A135B140C145D130Show Answer SExplanation Method 1: Basic Equation Let the original number be x. x+10015x=161 1.15x=161 x=1.15161 x=140 Method 2: Percentage Ratio 115%=161 1%=115161 100%=115161×100 100%=57×100=140 Correct Option: B) 140
