The number which exceeds 16% of it by 42 is? Choices:
A) 50
B) 25
C) 52
D) 58
E) 60

Rationale: "let the number be x . then , x - 16 % of x = 42 . x - 16 / 100 x = 42 x = ( 42 * 25 ) / 21 = 50 answer : a"
Answer: A