When a number is increased by 216, it becomes 140% of itself. What is the number?
A) 540 B) 756 C) 450 D) 675
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Step-by-step explanation:
Let the number be x .
Given,
x + 216 = x * 140/100
=> x + 216 = 1.4x
=> 1.4x - x = 216
=> 0.4x = 216
=> x = 216/0.4 = 2160/4 = 540.
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