Question

1. A number is reduced by 20%. Its present value is 240. What was its original value?
plz give step by step explaination

and check that the answer will be 300​

Answer 1

Answer:

300

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the original value be x .

In equation  

x - x * 20 / 100 = 240

x ( 1 - 20 / 100 )  = 240

x  (100-20/100) = 240

x (80/100) = 240

x = 240 * 100/80

x = 240 * 5/4

x = 300

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