Unknown number 7

16% of the unknown number is by 21 less than unknown number itself. Determine the natural unknown number.

Correct answer:

n =  25

Step-by-step explanation:


16/100 n = n - 21

16/100•n = n - 21

84n = 2100

n = 25

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