A number exceeds 25% of itself by 60. The number is

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Philoid · Accepted Answer

Let the number = Z

∴ 25% of Z + 60 = Z

⇒ (Z × 25/100) + 60 = Z

⇒ Z/4 + 60 = Z

⇒ Z – Z/4 = 60

⇒ 3Z/4 = 60

⇒ Z = 60 × 4/3

⇒ Z = 80