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A number is to be multiplied by the fraction 4/5. But Amit, by mistake multiplied it by 5/4 and obtained the number 81 more than the correct value. What was the original number?

200
240
180
120
Explanation:

Let the number be x.

According to the question,

=> x $\times$ 5/4 - x $\times$ 4/5 = 81

=> x $\times$ (25 - 16)/20 = 81.

=> x $\times$ 9/20 = 81.

=> x = 180.

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