Question

a number exceeds 20% of itself by 112 find the number​

Answer 1

let the number be x

therefore 20 percent of X = (20/100 )×X = x/5

given number is 112

x/5 = 112

x = 112 × 5

x= 560

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Answer 2

Answer:

Let the no. be x

20 percent of x

= 20/ 100*x

= 4x/5

According to given conditions

X - 4x /5 = 112

5x - 4x./5 = 112

X/ 5 =112

X = 560