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If x is 20% greater than y and y is 25% less than 160, what is 29 Oct 2024, 08:40
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If x is 20% greater than y and y is 25% less than 160, what is the value of x?

A. 120
B. 128
C. 136
D. 144
E. 160
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If x is 20% greater than y and y is 25% less than 160, what is 29 Oct 2024, 09:17
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x is 20% greater than y:
x = 1.2y

y is 25% less than 160:
y = 3/4(160)
y = 3(40) = 120

x = 1.2(120)
x = 144

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