Abid had some apples. He sold 40 percent of the apples but he was left with 420 apples How many apples did he have originally?

A) 588

B) 600

C) 672

D) 700

Let x be the total number of apples.

Number of apples sold= (0.4)x

Since 420 apples are remaining,

=> x – (0.4)x = 420
=> (0.6)x = 420
=> x = 420/0.6
=> x = 700

Original Number Of Apples = 700