Question

A number when increased by $30\%$ becomes $78$. Find the number.

• A. 60
• B. 70
• C. 40
• D. 48

Answer 1

The correct option is A 60

Let the number be $x$
Given,

$x+\frac{30}{100}x=78$

$\Rightarrow \frac{130x}{100}=78$

$\Rightarrow x=60$