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A number has been decreased by 17% to give an answer of 3569:What was the original number?

Solution

A n u mb er ha s b ee n d ecre a se d b y 17% t o g i v e an an s w er o f 3569 : Wha t w a s t h e or i g ina l n u mb er ?

Solution

Amount before reduction : 4300

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

3569 = x - 0.17 x

3569 = x - 0.17 x : x = 4300

Amount before reduction : 4300

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