Question

A number when increased by 23% becomes 1722; Then the number would be?

Answer 1

Let the number be x

23%of x= x/100×23

As Per question-----

x+x/100×23=1722

x+23x/100=1722

123x/100=1722

x=(1722×100)/123

x=1400

Thus,the number is 1400