Question

a number after increasing by 20% is 1500 list of find the original number

Answer 1

Define x:

Let the number be x

Find the number after increase:

Increase of 20% = 20% of x = 0.2x

number = x + 0.2x = 1.2x

Solve x:

The number is 1500

1.2x  = 1500

x = 1500 ÷ 1.2

x = 1250

Answer: The original number is 1250

Answer 2

Answer:

1250

Step-by-step explanation:

let the number be x .

find the number after increase .

increase of 20% = 20% of x = 0.2 x .

number = X + 0.2 x =1.2 x.

the number is 1500 .

1.2 x = 1500

x=1250