Question 980388
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To add 40% and get the number, you must already have 60%.
So the question translates to 42 is 60% of what number?
42/0.60=70 ANSWER: The number is 70.
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CHECK:
Find 40% of the number:
(0.40)(70)=28
Add 40% to 42
28+42=70 
And get the number, 70.