The number obtained after increasing 200 by 20% is ______.
240

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Solution

The correct option is A 240
Initial number = 200

Given, there is an increase of 20% of initial number.

We know,
20% of 200 = $\frac{20}{100} \times 200 = 40$

∴ The resulting number is $200 + 40 = 240$

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