Question

find the number when increased by 27% becomes 508.​

Answer 1

Answer:

568.96

Step-by-step explanation:

let the number be x

x×12%+x=508

(12/100)x +x=508

(112/100)x=508

x =568.96

Answer 2

Answer:

400

Step-by-step explanation:

x + (27% of x) = 508

x + 27x/100 = 508

100x+27x / 100 = 508

127x = 508 * 100

127x = 50800

x = 50800/127

x = 400