a) X + 20% x X = 7,2
<=> X x ( 1+ 20%) = 7,2
<=> X x 6/5 = 7,2
<=> X = 6
b) X x 4 + 1/2 x X = 55,35
<=> X x ( 4+ 1/2) = 55,35
<=> X x 4,5 = 55,35
<=> X = 12,3
c) 40% x X + X x 20% = 72
<=> X x ( 40% + 20%) = 72
<=> X x 60% = 72
<=> X x 3/5 = 72
<=> X = 120
d) X - 20% x X = 216
<=> X x ( 1 - 20%) = 216
<=> X x 4/5 = 216
<=> X = 270