Question

Find the number which if increase by 18% gives 767

Please explain answer. Thx

Answer 1

Let the number be x.

Then , According to the question:

☛ x + 18% of x = 767

➜ x + 18x / 100 = 767

➜ 100x + 18x / 100 = 767

➜ 118x = 76700

➜ x = 76700/118

➜ x = 650

Hence, the number is 650