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A number exceeds 25% of itself by 60. the number is:
Question

A number exceeds 25% of itself by 60. the number is:

A.

65

B.

80

C.

45

D.

75

Correct option is B

Given:

A number exceeds 25% of itself by 60.

Concept Used:
Let the number be x. According to the given condition,

x = 0.25x + 60

x - 0.25x = 60

0.75x = 60

x = 600.75=80\frac{60}{0.75} = 80

Alternate Method:

25% =14\frac 14

4160 360 120 4804-1\rightarrow 60 \\ \ \\3\rightarrow 60 \\ \ \\1\rightarrow 20 \\ \ \\4\rightarrow 80​​

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