The number which exceeds 16% of it by 42 is :
Choose the correct choice from the following options:  A) 50  B) 52  C) 58  D) 60  E) 62

Rationale: "solution solution let the number be x . x - 16 % of x = 42 x - 16 / 100 x = 42 x - 4 / 25 x = 42 21 / 25 x = 42 x = ( 42 x 25 / 21 ) = 50 answer a"
Answer: A