Question

what number when incresed by 40% becomes 42. what is the number​

Answer 1

Answer:

The number is 30

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the number be x

X + 40% of x =42

x + 0.4x = 42

1.4x = 42

x = 30

Answer 2

the number is 30

40% of 30 is 12

30+12 = 42