Question

a number decreased by 25% of it self is equal to 45. find the number

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

45 + (45×0.25) = Required Number.

THEREFORE,

Required number = 45+11.25

= 56.25

Answer 2

Answer:

Let the number be x.

As it is given that the number is decreased by 25% of it self equal to 45

So we can write -

x-25x/100=45

x-x/4=45     {dividing 25x/100 will give x/4}

Taking LCM

4x-x/4=45

3x=45*4

3x=180

x=60

so the number is 60

Step-by-step explanation: