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    Question

    When 40% of a number is added to the number itself, the

    result is 21 more than the original number. What is the resulting number?
    A 73.5 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 85.5 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 45.5 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 60.5 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ATQ,

    Let the number be ‘x’

    According to the question,

    0.40x = 21

    ⇒ x = 21 / 0.40 = 52.5

    Required number = 52.5 + 21 = 73.5

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