12 % of a number is 6 less than 10 % of twice of 2 more than that number.The number is

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31 May 2011 percentage

12 % of a number is 6 less than 10 % of twice of 2 more than that number.The number is

OPtion

1) 45
2) 60
3) 70
4) 84
5) 96
6) 102
7) 106
8) 116
9) 120
10) None of these

Solution

12x/100 = 10*2(x+2)/100 - 6
on solving we get x = 70

Correct Option: 3 Best Solution (3)