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    When 38 is added to 30% of a number. The result is 50. What is the number?
    Question

    When 38 is added to 30% of a number. The result is 50. What is the number?

    A.

    40

    B.

    60

    C.

    80

    D.

    20

    Correct option is A

    Given:

    30% of a number + 38 = 50

    Solution:
    Let the number be x.

    30100x+38=50\frac{30}{100}x + 38 = 50

    0.3x = 50 - 38 = 12

    x=120.3=40x = \frac{12}{0.3} = 40

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