If 28% of a number exceeds 18% of it by 7.2, then find the number?  Choose the correct choice:
A) 50
B) 34
C) 55
D) 60
E) 90
Use the elimination method to find the correct option.   Of all the options only 90 fits   28% of 90 = 25.2   18% of 90 = 16.2   25.2 - 16.2 = 7.2   Required number is 90.   ANSW90R:90
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If 28% of a number exceeds 18% of it by 7.2, then find the number?