Question

A number when decreased by 15% became 750. Find the number

Answer 1

Answer:

882.35

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the original number be x

Then, according to the question x -15℅x = 750

That is,

$x - \frac{15}{100} x = 750$

upon solving, we get

$( \frac{100 - 15}{100})x = 750$

upon further solving

$\frac{85}{100} x = 750$

which means

$x = \frac{75000}{85} = 882.35$