Question

If a number increased by 40% becomes 42,then the number is

Answer 1

let the number be x

42 + (40% × 42)

42 + 40% × 42

(1 + 40%) × 42

(100% + 40%) × 42

140% × 42

140 ÷ 100 × 42

140 × 42 ÷ 100

5,880 ÷ 100

58.8..

hence answer =58.8

Answer 2

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