Question

A number decreased by 27 1/2% gives 87. find the number​

Answer 1

Answer:

Let the number be x.

Then, by the question,

x - 27.5% of x = 87

or, x - (27.5x/100) = 87

Solving this, we get, x=120

So, the required number is 120.

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Answer 2

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