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there are 20% more goblins than wizards in magic club. There are 220 goblins and wizards all together in magic club. How many goblins are in magic club?

User Subbu M
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Assume x = goblins, y = wizards

x = y x 120%
x + y = 220

Substitute x = y x 120% into the equation

y * 120\% + y = 220 \\ (120y)/(100) + y = 220 \\ 1.2y + y = 220 \\ 2.2y = 220 \\ y = 100

Substitute y = 100 into equation

x = 100 * 120\% \\ x = 100 * (120)/(100) \\ x = 120

There are 120 goblins in the magic club.

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User Costales
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120 is your answer.

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User BassMHL
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