Question

A number exceeds 20% of itself by 40. find the number.
WITH STEPS

Answer 1

50

Explanation:

Let the number = x.

20% of the number is 20% of x = 0.2x.

Since the number exceeds 20% of itself by 40, then teh number minus 20% of itself is 40.

x - 0.2x = 40

0.8x = 40

x = 40/0.8

x = 50