Question

A number increased by 20 percent gives 42

Answer 1

Answer:

35

Step-by-step explanation:

100% of a number is x

20% more than the number =42

=120%of a number =42 so,

120%=42

100%=x

cross multiply it

=42×100/120

=4200/120

=35

VERIFICATION=

35=100%

X=120%

=35×120/100

=4200/100

=42

conclusion =

35 is the number when increased by 20% gives 42

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