Unknown number 7

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

Correct answer:

n =  25

Step-by-step explanation:


16/100 n = n - 21

16/100·n = n - 21

84n = 2100


n = 2100/84 = 25

n = 25

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