If we increase a number by 20% it becomes 42 then the number is ………………. 

A) 5 

B) 16 

C) 10 

D) none


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Correct option is (D) none

Let number be x.

\(\therefore\) x + 20% of x = 42

\(\Rightarrow\) \(x+\frac{20x}{100}=42\)

\(\Rightarrow\) \(x+\frac x5=42\)

\(\Rightarrow\) \(\frac{6x}5=42\)

\(\Rightarrow\) \(x=42\times\frac56\) \(=7\times5=35\)

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