A fruit seller had some apples. He sold 40% of he apples and still has 420 apples left. How many apples did he have initially?
A
588
B
600
C
672
D
700
Correct Answer: 700
Apples remain unsold = ( 100 - 40) = 60% 60% = 420 apples 1 % = 420/60 apples 100% = ( 420×100)/60 apples = 700 apples He hand 700 apples initially.