Question

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

Answer 1

Answer:

Let no. = x

From question,

x-12.5% of x = 525

Or, x - x×12.5/100 =525

Or, (100x -12.5x)/100 = 525

Or, 87.5x = 52500

Or, x = 52500/87.5

= 600