Solution
Let the number be N
Now N exceeds 16% of itself by 42
$$\therefore$$ N = (16% of N) + 42
$$\Rightarrow$$ N = 0.16N + 42
$$\Rightarrow$$ 0.84N = 42
$$\Rightarrow$$ N = 50
Hence, option C is the correct choice
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