Question

find the number when increased by 42% becomes 59​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Let, the number be x,

x + 42 % of x = 59

x + 42x/100 = 59

(100x + 42x ) /100 = 59

142x = 5900

x= 5900/142

x= 41.5

Answer 2

Answer:

answer in my book is 41.54