Question

A number increased by 20% becomes 48. Find the number.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Let the number be x.

Given,

⇒x+20/100 × x=48

⇒x+1/5 × x=48

⇒x+x/5=48

⇒6x/5=48

⇒6x=240

⇒x=240/6

⇒x=40.