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A number increased by 28% gives 320 as a result. Find the number.
Question

A number increased by 28% gives 320 as a result. Find the number.

A.

250

B.

240

C.

220

D.

280

Correct option is A

Given:
A number increased by 28% results in 320. 
Solution: 
Let the number be x.
According to the question:
x×128100=320 x=320×100128 x=250x \times \frac{128}{100} = 320 \\ \ \\ x = \frac{ 320 \times 100}{128} \\ \ \\ x = 250 
Thus, the number is 250.

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