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What this question is testing
Objective: Apply percentage and ratio reasoning
Prompt focus: A number increased by 20 percent equals 96. What is the original number?
Why the correct answer works
80
Correct. Dividing 96 by 1.2 gives the original number of 80.
Why the tempting wrong answer fails
The tempting wrong answer usually loses because it skips the key condition, priority, or evidence in the prompt.
Plain-language takeaway
If the original number is x, then 1.2 times x equals 96. Dividing both sides by 1.2 gives x equals 80.
Simple analogy
Think of apply percentage and ratio reasoning like following a short checklist: identify the clue, confirm the rule, and then make the move that fits this exact scenario.
How to review it before a retake
- Underline the command word and name what the question is asking before rereading the choices.
- Compare the correct answer against the closest distractor and write the exact detail that separates them.
- Retest this objective with a fresh question without looking at the rationale first.