A number exceeds 20% of itself by 60. The number is :
2021
A number exceeds 20% of itself by 60. The number is :
- A.
55
- B.
45
- C.
65
- D.
75
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Correct answer: D
Let the number be x. The problem states that the number exceeds 20% of itself by 60, which translates to the equation x - 0.2x = 60. Simplifying this gives 0.8x = 60. Solving for x, we divide both sides by 0.8 to get x = 75.