Question

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

• A. 160
• B. 250
• C. 100
• D. 200

Answer 1

Answer:

A. 160

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