The difference between 87% and 71% of a number is 448. What is 59% of that number Today I came across an objective type question in that I have to choose from 4 optiona. I found myself struggling with this question since I have not been in touch with Math since I completed my graduation.

The question was:

The difference between 87% and 71% of a number is 448. What is 59% of that number?

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1652
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I would really appreciate any help on this.
As mentioned in the comments, $0.87x - 0.71x = 448$. Then you can use the unitary method:

$$0.16x=448$$
$$0.01x=28$$
$$0.59x = \ ?$$
Use the rule of three.
$448$ is for $16$
like $x$ is for 59
then:
$$\frac{59 \times 448}{16} = ?$$