Question

A number when decreased by 12.5% becomes 525. Find the original number.

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Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the no. Is X

Then

x-12.5x/100=525

100x-12.5x=52500

87.5x=52500

X=600

Answer 2

Answer:

600

Step-by-step explanation:

reducing=x*125/1000

=x/8

now no.=x-x/8

=7x/8

7x/8=525

x=600