Number n is 25 less than 120% of itself. What is the value of n?

n = 125

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1: Convert words into an expression

Number n is 25 less than 120% of itself. What is the value of n?

25 less than 120% of itself can be represented as: 1.2n - 25

n = 1.2n - 25

Step 2: Add Subtract 1.2 from both sides

n - 1.2n = 1.2n - 25 - 1.2n

-0.2n = - 25

Step 3: Divide both sides by - 0.2

-0.2n / - 0.2 = - 25 / - 0.2

n = 125

Answer: n = 125