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algebra

A number plus 20% of itself is 60. What is the number?

A

48

B

40

C

45

D

50

Correct Answer: D

Choice Choice D is the correct answer.

  1. Equation: x+0.2x=60x + 0.2x = 60
  2. Combine: 1.2x=601.2x = 60
  3. Divide by 1.2: x=50x = 50

Choice Choice B is incorrect because calculation error.

Choice Choice A is incorrect because calculation error.

Choice Choice C is incorrect because calculation error.