Question

. A number is reduced by 20%. Its present
value is 240. What was its original value? Answer = 400​

Answer 1

Answer:

300

Step-by-step explanation:

let the original no. be x

atq, (x*80)/100 = 240

4x/5 = 240

4x = 1200

x = 300

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Answer 2

Answer:

No answer is 300

Let no be X

So, equation will be

X - 20 percent of X = 240

X - 1/5 X = 240

(5X - X)/5= 240

4X/5 = 240

X = (240*5)/4

hence X = 300