A boy was asked to find the value of 3/8 of a sum of money. Instead of multiplying The sum by
3/8 he divided it by 3/8 and then his answer exceeded by Rs. 55. Find the Correct be x. Choose the correct option:
A) Rs.8
B) Rs.3
C) Rs.5
D) Rs.7
E) Rs.9
Let amount be x   8/3* - 3/8 * = 55   -- &gt; 64x – 9x/24 = 55 -- &gt; 55x/24 = 55   -- &gt; x = 24*55/55= 
<gadget id="calculator">24*55/55</gadget>
<output>24</output>
24   : . 3/8 of x= 3/8 * 24 = Rs.9   Answer is Rs.9.
<result>E</result>
A boy was asked to find the value of 3/8 of a sum of money. Instead of multiplying The sum by
3/8 he divided it by 3/8 and then his answer exceeded by Rs. 55. Find the Correct be x.