Question

a number decreased by 27 1/2 % gives 87.the number is

Answer 1

Let the number be X.

By question, x- 27*1/2% of x= 87

Or, x- (55x/200)= 87

Or, (200x- 55x)/200= 87

Or, 154x= 87*200

Or,X =17400/154

Therefore,X =calculate and get it.

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Answer 2

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