Question

a number increased by 20%gives 42. find the number​

Answer 1

Answer:

The number is 35

Step-by-step explanation:

Given : A number be X

           if X is increased by 20% ( 20/100 = 0.2) , the new number is 42

Solution : X number is added with 0.2X to give new number 42

              ∴  X + 0.2 X = 42

                         1.2 X = 42

                              X = 42/1.2

                              X = 35  

Answer 2

20 percent means in decimal it is 0.2
Let the number be x
Therefore x+0.2x= 42
Now find answer of x
You will get the answer