Question

A number is $42$ more than its half, the number is

• A. $84$
• B. $74$
• C. $94$
• D. $64$

Answer 1

The correct option is A $84$

Let a number be $x$.

according to question..

$\Rightarrow x=\frac{x}{2}+42$

$\Rightarrow x-\frac{x}{2}=42$

$\Rightarrow \frac{x}{2}=42$

$x=84$

Hence option A is correct.