If 40% of a number exceeds 20% of it by 12, then find the number? Choose the most appropriate option:
A) 60  B) 50  C) 47  D) 55  E) 80
Use the elimination method to find the correct option.   Of all the options only 60 fits   40% of 60 = 24   20% of 60 = 12   24 - 12= 
<gadget id="calculator">24 - 12</gadget>
<output>12</output>
12   Required number is 60.   60NSWER:60
<result>A</result>
If 40% of a number exceeds 20% of it by 12, then find the number?