Question

Find the number which when increased by 12% becomes 560

Answer 1

let the number be x

12/100+x=560

=>       55.88

which is the required answer.............please feel free to ask doubts to me

Answer 2

Don't know the exact method but from what I gather, 12 × 5 = 60

60 - 560 = 500

12% added to 500 = 560

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