arhagandhi arhagandhi

07-06-2018
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When a number is reduced by 40%, the result is 36. What is the original number?

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Snapdraken Snapdraken

07-06-2018

so if .6*x is 36. then 36/.6=X=60

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mayadc821 mayadc821

07-06-2018

You can write this out as:

x - 0.4x = 36

The number minus 40% of the number is 36. To simplify, combine like terms:

0.6x = 36

Finally, divide each side by 0.6:

x = 60

The original number is 60.

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