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A storm knocked down 40% of the mangoes on a tree, and 180 mangoes were left. How many mangoes were on the tree before the storm?

Class 7Percentage Increase and DecreaseComparing Quantities
  • A252
  • B220
  • C450
  • D300

Step-by-Step Solution

180 is 60% of the original. Original = . Check: 40% of 300 = 120, 300 − 120 = 180. (450 treats 180 as 40%.)
Answer: D) 300

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