Question

A number decrease by 8% gives 69. The number is

Answer 1

Let the required number be X.
Then, X - 8 % = 69.
$x - \frac{8}{100} = 69$
100x - 8 = 69.
100x = 69 + 8 = 77.
$x = \frac{77}{100.}$

Answer 2

Given :

A number decrease by 8% gives 69.

To Find :

Number

Solution:

Let the number be x

8% of number = $8\%x=0.08x$

A number decrease by 8% gives 69.

So, x-0.08x=69esresr

0.92x=69

$x=\frac{69}{0.92}$

x=75

Hence The number is 75