find the number which when decreased by 8.5% becomes 366.
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400
Step-by-step explanation:
Let the number be x.
According to given condition,
⇒ x - 8.5% of x = 366
⇒ x - (8.5 * x)/100 = 366
⇒ (100x - 8.5x) = 36600
⇒ 91.5x = 36600
⇒ x = 400
Therefore, the number is 400.
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the answer is 400
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Let the number be x.
According to given condition,
⇒ x - 8.5% of x = 366
⇒ x - (8.5 * x)/100 = 366
⇒ (100x - 8.5x) = 36600
⇒ 91.5x = 36600
⇒ x = 400
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