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When a number is increased by 24, it becomes 115% of itself. What is the number?

A160

B250

C100

D200

Answer:

A. 160

Read Explanation:

Let the number be x (x + 24) = 115% of x ⇒ x + 24 = 1.15x ⇒ x = 160


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