Question

A number decreased by 40% gives 250 the number is

Answer 1

Answer:

416.66

Step-by-step explanation:

let the original number be x

x-40% of x =250

x- 40/100 × x =250

x- 4x/10 =250

x(1- 4/10)= 250

(LCM of 10 ,1 =10)

x ( 10 -4 /10 ) =250

x (6/10 ) = 250

x= 250×10/6

x = 416.66

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Answer 2

Answer:

416.7

Step-by-step explanation:

• x- 0.4x= 250
• 0.6x= 250
• x= 250/0.6
• x= 416.7