arhagandhi
arhagandhi arhagandhi
  • 07-06-2018
  • Mathematics
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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 Snapdraken
  • 07-06-2018
so if .6*x is 36. then 36/.6=X=60
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mayadc821
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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