If 40% of a number exceeds 25% of it by 18, then find the number?  Choose the most appropriate option:
A) 120 B) 150 C) 200 D) 64 E) 100
Use the elimination method to find the correct option.   Of all the options only 120 fits   40% of 120 = 48   25% of 120 = 30   48 -30= 
<gadget id="calculator">48 -30</gadget>
<output>18</output>
18   Required number is 180.   120NSWER:120
<result>A</result>
If 40% of a number exceeds 25% of it by 18, then find the number?