Question

A number is increased by 70% and the result is 42.5. What is the number?

A. 29.75
B. 27.5
C. 25
D. 17
E. 12.75

Answer 1

x + 0.7x = 42.5
Simplifying the equation:
1.7x = 42.5
Dividing both sides by 1.7, we get:
x = 25

the answer is (C) 25.

Answer 2

A. 29.75 because to find out 70% of 42.5 you do
42.5 x 0.7
which equals 29.75