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Multiple choice general knowledge math & puzzles

A number exceeds 20% of itself by 40 then the number is _____

  1. 50

  2. 60

  3. 80

  4. 320

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Explanation

Let the number be x. "Exceeds 20% of itself by 40" means x = 0.2x + 40. Solving: 0.8x = 40, so x = 50.

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