Question

When 12 is subtracted from a number, it reduces to 20% of twice that number. Find the number.

• A. 40
• B. 36
• C. 24
• D. 20

Answer 1

Answer:

D. 20

Let the number be ‘x’. x−12=(20/100)*2x 100 x − 1200 = 40 x ⇒ 60 x = 1200 ⇒ x = 20