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the result of a number when increased by 15% is 161.find the number

Solution

t h e res u lt o f a n u mb er w h e n in cre a se d b y 15% i s 161. f in d t h e n u mb er

Solution

Amount before addition : 140

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

161 = x + 0.15 x

161 = x + 0.15 x : x = 140

Amount before addition : 140

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