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

A40

B36

C24

D20

Answer:

D. 20

Read Explanation:

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


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