Question

If a no is increased by 20 it becomes 116% of itself. find the number.

Answer 1

125
should
be the
answer

Answer 2

Hey!

Let the number be x.

As per the question,

x+20= x*(116/100).

x+20= 116x/100.

(x+20)*100=116x.

100x+2000= 116x.

116x-100x= 2000.

16x=2000.

x=2000/16.

= 125.

Hope it helps.