Question

a number is incresead by 20% and gives 42 what is the number

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the number be x

20% of x = 0.2 x

now according to given data in the question,

x+ 0.2x = 42

1.2 x =42

x = 42/1.2 =35

Hence, the number is 35.

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Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the number be x.

Then,

According to question,

x+(20% of x)=42

=> x+(20x/100)=42

=> x+0.2x=42

=>1.2x=42

=> x=42/1.2=35

Hence, the required number is 35.

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