the result of a number, when increased by 15%, is 161. find the number
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the result of a number, when increased by 15%, is 161. find the number
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Step-by-step explanation:
Let the original number = x
Increased percentage = 15%
Increased value = 161
Original value ( 100 + increased percentage)/ 100 = increased value
x {( 100+15)/100} = 161
x × ( 115 /100 ) = 161
x = ( 161 × 100) /115
x = ( 23× 7 × 5 × 20 ) / ( 23×5)
After cancellation
x = 140
Therefore , the original value of x = 140
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