Question

a number exceeds 20% of itself by 40 find the number​

Answer 1

Answer:

50

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the no. be x.

∴20% of x=10020×x=5x

Given that the number exceeds 20% of itself by 40.

∴x−5x=40

⇒54x=40

⇒x=40×45

⇒x=50

Hence, the correct answer is 50.

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