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a value is decreased by 60% to give 64 What is the original value?

Solution

a v a l u e i s d ecre a se d b y 60% t o g i v e 64 Wha t i s t h e or i g ina l v a l u e ?

Solution

Amount before reduction : 160

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

64 = x - 0.6 x

64 = x - 0.6 x : x = 160

Amount before reduction : 160

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