CUET PG 2021 — Reasoning PYQ

1. Let the required number be $x$

According to the problem:

• The number is multiplied by $15$: $15x$

• The number increases by $196$: $x+196$

2. Set up the Equation

Since both expressions represent the same result, we can equate them:

3. Solve for $x$

Subtract $x$ from both sides:

Now, divide both sides by $14$: