If 25% of a number is added to 60, then the result is the same number. 80% of the same number is:

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  1. 94
  2. 84
  3. 64
  4. 34

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Option 3 : 64
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Given:

If 25% of a number is added to 60, then the result is the same number.

Formula used:

Let the number be x.

0.25x + 60 = x

Calculation:

0.25x + 60 = x

⇒ 60 = x - 0.25x

⇒ 60 = 0.75x

⇒ x = 60 ÷ 0.75

⇒ x = 80

80% of x = 80% of 80

⇒ 0.80 × 80 = 64

∴ The correct answer is option (3).

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