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When a number is decreased by 10% of itself the result is 72

Solution

Wh e n a n u mb er i s d ecre a se d b y 10% o f i t se l f t h e res u lt i s 72

Solution

Amount before reduction : 80

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

72 = x - 0.1 x

72 = x - 0.1 x : x = 80

Amount before reduction : 80

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