Percentage Q49

49.The number which exceeds 16% of it by 42 is :

[A] 50

[C] 58

[B] 52

[D] 60

Answer : [A]
Explanation :

Let the number be x. Then, x - 16% of x = 42

x - 16 100 x = 42

x - 4 25 x = 42

21 25 x = 42

x = 42 x 25 21  = 50