The number which exceeds 16% of it by 84 is :
Choices:
A) 100 B) 52 C) 58 D) 60 E) 62

Rationale: "solution solution let the number be x . x - 16 % of x = 84 x - 16 / 100 x = 84 x - 4 / 25 x = 84 21 / 25 x = 84 x = ( 84 x 25 / 21 ) = 100 answer a"
Answer: A