Question

Find a number that becomes 585 when increased by 8 1/3%​

Answer 1

Answer:

Let the number be x

Given that, x increased by 15% gives 161

⇒ x+15/100×x=161

115/100×x=161

∴ x=140

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

$x = 140$

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