Fifty five percent of a number is 21 less than four fifth of that number. What is the number ?
Choose the correct choice from the following answers: A) 84 B) 140 C) 230 D) 130 E) 125
Let the number be x.   Then, 4*x/5 â€“(55% of x) = 21   4x/5 â€“ 55x/100 = 21   x = 84.   84nswer 84.
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Fifty five percent of a number is 21 less than four fifth of that number. What is the number ?