In Aldebaran Corporation, 35% of the managers have an MBA. If there ar

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In Aldebaran Corporation, 35% of the managers have an MBA. If there are 42 managers with MBA, what is the total number of managers?

A. 15
B. 57
C. 84
D. 120
E. 147

gvij2017 · Answer

35% of all managers = 42 Managers who have earned MBA.
All Managers= 42*100/35= 120.
D is correct choice.

surendrasaini1 · Answer

In Aldebaran Corporation, 35% of the managers have an MBA. If there are 42 managers with MBA, what is the total number of managers?

A. 15
B. 57
C. 84
D. 120
E. 147

Suppose there are total X Managers
 
35% of X Managers are Managers with MBA ,which is equivalent to 42

So 35% of X = 42
 X = 42 * 100/35
 X = 120

Choice D is correct

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EgmatQuantExpert · Answer

Solution 
  Given:  
 • 35% of the managers have an MBA
• The number of managers with MBA = 42

To find:  
 • The total number of managers

Approach and Working:   
 • 35% of total managers = 42
• Thus, total number of managers =  42 * \frac{100}{35} = 120

Hence, the correct answer is Option D

Answer: D

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Abhishek009 · Answer

\frac{42}{35}*100 = 120  ; Answer must be (D)

KSBGC · Answer

35% represents 42 managers

1 % represents 42/35 managers

100 % represents (42/35)*100 = 120.

The best answer is D.

ScottTargetTestPrep · Answer

We can let m = the number of managers and create the equation:

0.35m = 42

m = 42/0.35 = 120

Answer: D

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