Question

    When a number is increased by 8, it becomes 120% of itself. The number is:

    A 50 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 30 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 40 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 60 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Given: The number is increased by 8 and becomes 120% of itself. Number system and percentage Let the number be x As per the question: x+8 = x ×120/100 x + 8 = 1.2x 0.2x = 8 x=8/0.2 x = 40.

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