Question

A sum of money increased by one seventh of it amounts to 400.find the sum

Answer 1

Answer:

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let the sum of money be x

given,

x increased by 1/7th = 400

=> x + x/7 = 400

=> 8x /7 =400

=> 8x = 2800

=> x = 2800 / 8

x = 350

350 IS THE INITIAL SUM OF MONEY

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Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

$Let\ the\ money\ be\ '\ x\ '$

$When\ it\ is\ increased\ by\ 400\ ........$

$x + \frac {x}{7} = 400$

=>$\frac {8x}{7} = 400$

=>$8x = 400 × 7$

=>$x = \frac {2800}{8}$

=>$x = 350$