Question

7. A number when increased by 40 % becomes 42. The number is​

Answer 1

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Answer 2

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Step-by-step explanation:

Let the number be x

Therefore, x + 40% of x = 42

=> x + 40/100 * x = 42

=> 100x + 40x = 42 * 100

=> 140x = 4200

=> x = 4200/140

=> x = 30

Verification

30 + 40% of 30 = 42

=> 30 + 12 = 42

=> 42 = 42 (Verified)