Question

the result of a number when increased by 20% is 84. find the number​

Answer 1

let,

the number is x

According to the question

x * 120% = 84

x* 120/100 = 84

x. = 84 *100/120

= 8400/120

= 70

so the answer is 70

Answer 2

let the number be x .

according to question ,

120% of x = 84

120/100 × X = 84

X =84 *100/120

X=84*5/6

X= 70