Question

A number decreased by 22 1/2 % gives 87. The. number is

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Answer 1

Answer:

let the number be 'x'

According to question

x+22 1/2% of x=87

x+22×2+1/2% of x=87

x+45/2% of x=87

x+45/2×100 of x=87

x+45x/200=87

200x+45x/200=87

245x/200=87

x=87×200/245

x=17400/245

x=71.02

therefore required no is 71

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

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