Question

A number increased by 20% gives 42.The number is what?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Let be the number be x

A/Q

x+x*20/100 = 42

x+x/5 = 42

6x/5 = 42

6x = 42*5

x = 42*5/6

x=35

Answer 2

Answer:

35

Step-by-step explanation:

let no. be x

then,

x + ( x × 20%) = 42

x +( x ÷ 5) = 42

5x + x = 42×5

6 x = 210

x = 210 ÷ 6

x = 35