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When a number is increased by 40, it becomes 125% of itself. What is the number?
- A200
- B60
- C160
- D100
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When a number is increased by 40, it becomes 125% of itself.
Let the number be X,
⇒ X + 40 = 1.25X
⇒ 0.25X = 40
⇒ X = 160
∴ The number is 160.
Let the number be X,
⇒ X + 40 = 1.25X
⇒ 0.25X = 40
⇒ X = 160
∴ The number is 160.