What is the number if a number when increased by 40% becomes 42? Algebra Linear Equations Percent Equations 1 Answer GiĆ³ Mar 30, 2015 30 You have #x+0.4x=42# Se #1.4x=42# and #x=30# Answer link Related questions Jimmy made a #"75%# on a test worth #46# points. How many points did he get correct? How do you use proportions to solve percent equations? How do you translate percent problems into an equation? What number is 32% of 600? What number is #3/4#% of 16? 8 is 20% of what number? 99 is 180% of what number? What percent of 7.2 is 45? What percent of 150 is 5? What is 2% of 92? See all questions in Percent Equations Impact of this question 6670 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License