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What number increased by 25% of itself equals 120 ?

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Given:

A number increased by 25% of it gives 120.

Required: Find the number.

Step-by-step explanation:

Let x be the required number. Then x + 25% of x = 120, that is,


\begin{gathered} x+0.25x=120 \\ 1.25x=120 \\ x=(120)/(1.25)=96 \end{gathered}

Final Answer: The number that increased by 25% of iteself gives 120 is 96.

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