What number is 40 % greater than 115 ?

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The correct answer is 161 . For a number to be 40 % greater than 115 , it follows that the number is 100 % &#160; of &#160; 115 + 40 % &#160; of &#160; 115 , which can be written as 100 100 115 + 40 100 115 . This expression is equivalent to 1 115 + 0.4 115 , or 1.4 115 , which is equal to 161 . Therefore, 161 is 40 % greater than 115 .

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